Hospital Rounding: Lima Memorial Hospital and Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-Time (office-based) with inpatient rounding at affiliated hospitals

Location: 512 N. Cable Rd. Lima, Ohio 45805

About GI Physicians, Inc.

GI Physicians, Inc. is a gastroenterology practice serving Lima and the surrounding communities. We provide comprehensive digestive health care and are seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to support our outpatient clinic and inpatient GI services.

Position Summary

This role is primarily outpatient clinic-based with assigned inpatient rounding at Lima Memorial Hospital and Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinic (Primary)

• Evaluate and manage new and established GI patients
• Diagnose and treat common GI conditions (e.g., GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, hepatitis, constipation/diarrhea, abdominal pain, anemia workups, post-procedure follow-up)
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies; create treatment plans
• Provide patient education and coordinate care with referring providers
• Prescribe medications within scope and according to state/federal guidelines
• Complete timely, accurate documentation.

Inpatient Rounding

• Round on GI consult/service patients at:
• Lima Memorial Hospital
• Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center
• Perform GI consults (H&P, assessment/plan)
• Write progress notes and communicate care plans with supervising gastroenterologists
• Coordinate and set up GI procedures as appropriate, including pre-procedure orders/workup per protocol and scheduling coordination
• Collaborate with hospitalists, nursing, and case management teams

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or DNP)
• Current Ohio APRN license (or ability to obtain)
• National certification (AANP or ANCC)
• BLS required (ACLS preferred per hospital requirements)
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• GI experience preferred but not required (strong internal medicine, family medicine, or hospital rounding experience welcomed)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and patient-centered approach

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hospital rounding schedule as assigned (details discussed during interview)
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Benefits may include health/dental/vision, PTO, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, and retirement options (details provided during interview)

To Apply: Submit your CV/resume and a brief cover letter to Gabe.Reichenbach@jfs.ohio.gov. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.