Advanced Practice Provider – Gastroenterology - $10k Starting Bonus

Trinity Health; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Gastroenterology team. You will evaluate and manage GI patients, perform exams, and collaborate with gastroenterologists to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities include coordinating GI screenings, educating patients, and maintaining EMR documentation while contributing to quality improvement and patient safety in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioners must have a master’s (or doctoral) in nursing and state licensure with national certification.
• Physician Assistants must hold a master’s degree in PA studies, Iowa licensure, and NCCPA certification.
• Prescriptive authority as applicable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage GI patients.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate GI screenings and procedures (colonoscopy/endoscopy) as trained.
• Educate patients on disease management, nutrition, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based care

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (NP)

Doctoral degree in Nursing (NP)

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
MercyOne Genesis | Davenport, Iowa

Position Overview

MercyOne Genesis is seeking a motivated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, to join our Gastroenterology team in Davenport, Iowa. The provider will collaborate with gastroenterologists and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with a wide range of digestive health conditions.

This role will focus on evaluating, diagnosing, and managing gastrointestinal disorders, providing ongoing patient care, and promoting digestive health through patient education, preventive screenings, and evidence-based treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with a variety of gastrointestinal and digestive health conditions.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Manage conditions including GERD, Barretts esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, diverticulitis, liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, and other digestive disorders.
• Provide follow-up care and ongoing management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
• Order, interpret, and review appropriate diagnostic testing and laboratory studies.
• Coordinate gastrointestinal screenings and procedures, including colonoscopies and endoscopies, as appropriate to training and practice scope.
• Educate patients on disease management, nutrition, medications, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and adherence to evidence-based clinical guidelines.

Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioners:

Masters degree or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

Current Iowa licensure and national board certification appropriate to the role.

Prescriptive authority, as applicable.

For Physician Assistants:

Masters degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Current Iowa licensure and NCCPA certification.

Prescriptive authority, as applicable.

Additional Qualifications:

Previous gastroenterology or related specialty experience preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered.

Current BLS certification.

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Why Join MercyOne Genesis?

Join a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to improving digestive health and enhancing the overall well-being of patients throughout the Quad Cities region. MercyOne Genesis offers the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships, manage a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions, and work alongside experienced gastroenterology providers in a supportive clinical environment.

Practice Location: Davenport, Iowa

MercyOne Genesis, established in 1869, is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 employees. The non-profit regional health system serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The system offers a comprehensive continuum of health care services through its network of hospitals and affiliates. Its hospitals include Genesis Medical Center locations in Davenport (East Rusholme Street and West Central Park Avenue), DeWitt, Aledo, and Silvis, as well as the management of Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. Throughout its history, MercyOne Genesis has been recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety.MercyOne Genesis and its affiliates provide a full continuum of health services while fostering strong community ties in the vibrant Quad Cities region.

The Quad Cities offers safe communities, excellent public schools, and affordability, while providing an amazing professional opportunity for someone who wants to be busy. The largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis, the Quad Cities is three hours west of Chicago and one hour east of the University of Iowa in Iowa City (Go Hawkeyes!). The area has recently been ranked best place to live. The community is fortunate to support the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, and many seasonal outdoor activities. The John Deere Classic, PGA Tour event, and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer.