BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Assist the faculty in performance of direct patient care services for adult general Gastroenterology and to perform direct patient care services under faculty supervision.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Outpatient Clinics

1. New patients assigned to the out patient clinics:
   • Prepare a complete, detailed and accurate initial patient history and perform a complete physical exam of selected patients in the outpatient clinic.
   • Present the history and physical exam to the GI faculty and participate in potential re-examination of the patient by the faculty.
   • Develop a diagnostic and therapeutic management plan under faculty supervision.
   • Order and follow up on laboratory tests, X-rays, GI procedures, and ultrasound procedures.
   • Coordinate and triage emergency add-on patients.
2. Patients assigned to a PA subs...