Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA)- Community Gastroenterology- Outpatient

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.–Gastroenterology & Hepatology in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver specialty outpatient GI care. The APP will work in a multidisciplinary GI team, perform procedures as needed, and participate in quality outcomes evaluation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of ambulatory gastroenterology experience and hold Wisconsin RN and APNP licenses or NCCPA qualification for PA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with gastroenterology patients in ambulatory setting.
• Certification as Adult Care NP and/or Acute Care NP; Wisconsin RN and APNP prescriber licenses.
• Certification by NCCPA for Physician Assistants; DEA; BLS/ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for diagnosis and treatment in outpatient GI care.
• Order, perform, and interpret screening and diagnostic procedures and tests; document findings.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff to promote continuity of care.
• Perform procedures as needed and evaluate quality outcomes.
• Attend required training and stay updated with GI advances.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Ambulatory care

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Team collaboration

Education

Wisconsin RN License

Wisconsin APNP Prescriber License

Job description

Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA) - Community Gastroenterology - Outpatient

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department/Division/Program of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within the outpatient setting. This position is located in New Berlin, WI at Moorland Reserve Health Center. The APP will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, and will ensure an environment of safe, patient-centered, quality care.

Position Highlights

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams in diagnosis & treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in an outpatient setting and as a member of the GI team
• Order, perform, & interpret screening and diagnostic procedures & tests, and communicate and document information
• Facilitate & communicate with patients, families, & staff to promote continuity of care
• Perform procedures as needed
• Evaluate quality outcomes for patients receiving care
• Attend required training and comply with regulatory requirements
• Acquire information on current trends in the APP field via educational programs, inservices, professional associates, and literature

Schedule

Full time, 1.0 fte position with expectations for covering during core business hours (primarily 8 am - 5 pm), and flexibility required as needed to accommodate patient &/or business needs. Salaried (Exempt) status.

Department/Division Highlights

Advanced, Patient-Centered Clinical Care

State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of GI diseases

Multidisciplinary care model: coordinated work between gastroenterologists, APPs, and other specialists (e.g., surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, hepatologists) enhances outcomes for complex cases

Specialized programs such as Dysphagia Institute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Pancreaticobiliary Center, and Hepatitis Treatment Program offer robust, focused expertise

Leading Research & Innovation Division has active involvement in clinical trials across multiple disease areas - including IBD, hepatology, motility, and advanced endoscopy - often supported by NIH and industry collaborations

A culture that integrates research into clinical care, accelerating delivery of novel therapies and evidence-based approaches

Collaborative learning environment that enriches professional development

Reputation & Institutional Strength: The division’s mission is broadly aligned with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s commitment to healing, discovering, and teaching, ensuring high quality in patient care, research, and education.

Integration with partner hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides high clinical volume and diverse patient populations.

Holistic, Personalized Care Approach: Personalized treatment plans that combine lifestyle, nutrition, and medical/surgical strategies tailored to the individual patient.

Emphasis on preventive care and public education about digestive health to improve long-term outcomes.

Qualifications

• Highly Preferred: A minimum of 2 years of experience with gastroenterology patients in an ambulatory setting; Certification as an Adult Care NP and/or Acute Care NP.
• Minimum Requirements: Advanced Practice Nurse / Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner | Wisconsin RN License | Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber License.

Certification Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization.
• BLS ACLS (within 90 days of hire).
• DEA.
• Physician Assistant: Wisconsin Physician Assistant License.
• C. Certification Requirements: Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• BLS ACLS (within 90 days of hire).
• DEA.

Learn about Advanced Practice Providers

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society.

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