ASGE Annual GI Advanced Practice Provider Course (Virtual) - Onboarding Day One | April 2022-Optimizing the Role of the APP: From Onboarding to Continued Professional Development

Optimizing the Role of the APP: From Onboarding to Continued Professional Development

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The video transcript provides an overview of onboarding and continued professional development for advanced practice providers (APPs) in gastroenterology practices. It discusses the increasing demand for APPs in healthcare due to factors such as the aging population, physician shortages, and advancements in healthcare procedures and treatments. The transcript also highlights the differences between nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) in terms of education, certification, and scope of practice. The importance of a comprehensive onboarding process for APPs is emphasized, including team introductions, system training, and mentorship. It also mentions the challenges faced in optimizing the APP role, such as reimbursement models and the need for dedicated leadership structures. The benefits of professional development opportunities and their impact on job satisfaction and retention are discussed. The transcript concludes by summarizing the key points of effective APP onboarding, role optimization, compensation, and professional development.

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Sarah Enslin, PA-C

Keywords

onboarding

continued professional development

advanced practice providers

gastroenterology practices

nurse practitioners

physician assistants