GI APP Lincoln

Advocate Aurora Health; Lincolnton (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Atrium Health Digestive Health is seeking an experienced GI advanced practitioner to support inpatient and outpatient care. You will collaborate with a team of one physician and three APPs to deliver comprehensive gastroenterology services, including virtual follow-ups, with open ICU and strong emphasis on teamwork.

The role requires NP or PA certification, NC licensure eligibility, and prior GI experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Board Certified ACNP or PA-C.
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure.
• Credentialing and hospital privileges eligibility.
• Gastroenterology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage inpatient GI consults.
• Provide GI care via virtual and in-person follow-ups.
• Diagnose and develop treatment plans for GI/hepatology.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nurses and staff.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-centered initiatives.

Skills

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Highlights

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity
• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• One half-day of administrative time each week
• No call responsibilities
• No nights or weekends
• Hybrid inpatient and outpatient practice environment
• Collaborate with a team consisting of 1 physician and 3 APPs
• Hospital privileges at Atrium Health Lincoln required

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage inpatient gastroenterology consults
• Provide comprehensive GI care through both virtual and in-person outpatient follow-up visits
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with gastrointestinal and hepatology conditions
• Collaborate closely with physicians, APP colleagues, nursing staff, and ancillary team members to ensure coordinated patient care
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-centered care initiatives

Clinical Practice Details

• Average of 1-6 inpatient GI consults per day
• Outpatient follow-up volume of approximately 5-7 patients daily (virtual and in-person)
• No procedural responsibilities required
• Open ICU environment
• Strong collaborative and supportive team structure

Qualifications Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure
• Eligible for credentialing and hospital privileges
• Prior Gastroenterology experience preferred

Preferred

• Previous inpatient GI experience
• Strong clinical judgment and autonomous practice skills
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities

Why Join Atrium Health Digestive Health?

• Established and highly respected Gastroenterology team
• Supportive leadership and positive workplace culture
• Opportunity to practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Excellent work-life balance with no call requirements
• Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus available
• Comprehensive benefits package through Advocate Health

Atrium Health Digestive Health is committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing for all. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is supported, and your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care every day.