Make a Difference in Hepatology Care – Join Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital’s Growing Team!

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to join our highly respected Hepatology team in Richmond, VA. As an APC in this role, you will have the opportunity to manage both inpatient and outpatient Hepatology care, perform Fibroscan procedures, and engage in cutting-edge liver disease research through clinical trials. You will also be involved in managing an active patient panel, including taking over an established group of patients and responding to an ongoing referral work queue.

Position Highlights:

• Provide direct care to Hepatology outpatients and inpatients, ensuring the highest quality of care for patients with liver disease.
• Perform Fibroscan procedures, a key diagnostic tool in the assessment of liver conditions.
• Serve as a sub-investigator on clinical trials, playing a vital role in advancing new treatments for liver disease.
• Manage an existing patient panel, ensuring continuity of care for individuals with liver disease.
• Respond to a referral work queue, including faxed requests, patient calls, and referring physician office calls, ensuring timely patient access and management.
• Rotate for call duties to provide after-hours support to both hospital and outpatient settings.

2024 Stats:

• Patient Panel: 1,186
• Total Encounters: 2,100 (New: 250 | Follow-up: 1,290 | Fibroscans: 560)
• Appointments scheduled for 2025: 335 (and growing)
• Average Patients per Day: 13, including outpatient visits, inpatient care, Fibroscans, and research visits.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: Standard clinic hours, with after-hours calls from the hospital and outpatient settings.
• Saturday and Sunday: Independent rounding at the hospital, along with after-hours calls as needed.

Practice Culture:

• Team-Oriented: The Hepatology team at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital emphasizes a supportive, open feedback culture. We believe in making decisions collaboratively, sharing knowledge, and empowering each other to provide exceptional patient care.
• Innovative Approach: Our patients benefit from access to sponsored clinical trials, which provide life-changing treatment options that may not be available elsewhere for certain liver diseases.
• Continuous Learning: Be part of a progressive practice that prioritizes professional development and offers ample opportunities for hands-on involvement in both clinical care and research.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) with specialized training or experience in Hepatology or a related field.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care.
• Experience with or an interest in clinical research is a plus.

Benefits & Compensation:

Full Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:

• Medical Plans, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drugs
• Life Insurance Options
• Disability Insurance, Short and Long Term
• Wellness Plan
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allowed Time Off plus Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Relocation Expense
• CME Annual $3,000

Region:

Richmond is more than just the state capital and a hub for history, the city is also well-known for its long-standing art culture, up-and-coming food scene, and breweries that top national lists. The creative culture is palpable in Richmond, and it extends throughout the many different and diverse neighborhoods.

Richmond is a city of culture, nature, food, and more! There are infinite things to do in RVA, from dining at James Beard-nominated restaurants to white water rafting down the mighty James River, from visiting world-class museums to attending incredible ethnic festivals.