GI Digestive Health NP/PA — Outpatient, 4-Day Week

University of Washington Health System; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest's Digestive Health Clinic seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a high-volume gastroenterology practice in North Seattle. You will perform initial consultations, evaluations, and follow-up care for a broad range of GI conditions, with onsite endoscopy and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate has WA ARNP/PA licensure, DEA, and BLS, with digestive health training.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Washington State ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• DEA prescriptive authority.
• BLS certification.
• Training in the assessment and diagnostic evaluation of digestive health patients.
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and consultations for patients with common gastrointestinal complaints, including abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, dysphagia, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Diagnose and manage general gastrointestinal conditions such as GERD, peptic ulcer disease, IBS, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids, and functional GI disorders.
• Perform pre-procedure evaluations to assess patient readiness and determine sedation or anesthesia requirements for endoscopic procedures.
• Interpret laboratory, pathology, imaging, and diagnostic test results to develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Document patient assessments, clinical findings, diagnoses, and plans of care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and the procedural care team to coordinate endoscopic evaluations and follow-up.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
• Coordinate care with referring providers and primary care clinicians for seamless continuity.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program graduate

Physician Assistant program graduate

Washington State ARNP/PA licensure

DEA prescriptive authority

BLS certification

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest's Digestive Health Clinic seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a high-volume gastroenterology practice in North Seattle. You will perform initial consultations, evaluations, and follow-up care for a broad range of GI conditions, with onsite endoscopy and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The ideal candidate has WA ARNP/PA licensure, DEA, and BLS, with digestive health training.