Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology, Inpatient

University of Minnesota Physicians; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401K contribution

Flexible time off

Well-being program

CE/licensing/DEA fees

Malpractice insurance

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide inpatient GI consults at the MHealth University of Minnesota Medical Center campuses. You will work with gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers to manage a range of GI disorders.

This full-time role offers weekday daytime hours with occasional weekend shifts, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous PTO and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Adult Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligible or certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible for MN license and prescriptive authority via MN boards.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient GI consult services for General Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy/Pancreaticobiliary.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and advanced practice providers to care for GI patients.
• Provide independent clinical decisions within licensed scope and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Inpatient care

Clinical decision-making

Patient education

Education

PA program or NP program

NCCPA/ANCC/AANP certification

Job description

In This Role You WIll:

Provide primarily inpatient GI consult service for patients at the MHealth University of Minnesota Medical Center - East and West Bank campus. Work closely with academic Gastroenterologists and an experienced group of Advanced Practice Providers to care for patients with a diverse range of GI disorders. Support two distinct inpatient consult services (General Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy/Pancreaticobiliary) with occasional support to the Liver Service as needed. The PA or NP is an experienced member of the health care team who uses advanced practice skills with the supervision/collaboration of licensed physicians to provide comprehensive health care services to patients. The Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner engages in independent decision making about health care needs and provides health care services to adult individuals throughout their life span. Provide physical and psychological health assessments, patient education and counseling, order and interpret diagnostic procedures, and manage acute and chronic disease conditions ensuring continuity of care for individuals in the communities served.

Your Schedule:

Schedule will be weekday, daytime hours but could include 1 weekend shift per month (with equivalent time off during the work week). Full-time

We're Looking for a PA or NP Who Is:

• A graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Adult Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Eligible or is certified through NCCPA, ANCC or AANP.
• Licensed or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through the MN Board of Medical Practice (PAs) or MN APRN license or eligible to acquire a license and prescriptive authority through MN Board of Nursing (NP’s).
• Able to meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

What Could Set You Apart?

Minimum of 1 year of experience in gastroenterology or related specialty area in an inpatient hospital setting is preferred.

What We Offer:

We're proud to offer competitive compensation and a market-leading benefits package to support our employees and their families.

The full-time salary range is $130,866 - $ 161,954 commensurate with practice experience and may also include incentive compensation or additional specialty-specific compensation components. Salary prorated based on FTE. Your total compensation is further enhanced by a robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Highlights include:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance including a vision discount plan.
• Substantial 401K employer contribution
• Generous flexible time off
• Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
• Allowance for CE, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
• Disability, accident, life, and malpractice insurance.
• As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Additional information on our benefits can be found here.

M Health and Clinical Partnerships:

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health (M Health) shared care delivery system. M Health represents a collaboration between University of Minnesota Physicians, University of Minnesota Medical Center and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

Community Information:

University of Minnesota Physicians is based in the beautiful Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, ranked as the #6 best place to live in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2019. Greater Minneapolis – St. Paul Metropolitan Area Explore Minnesota #APP University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Company Overview:

At University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), we are on a mission to deliver exceptional patient care, advance medicine through research, and train the next generation of health professionals. M Physicians is the multi-specialty group practice for the University of Minnesota Medical School faculty clinicians, community-practice clinicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals. We serve the land grant mission of the University by providing high quality specialty and primary care, innovative and leading-edge cures and treatments, and access to the latest evidence-based care to patients across the state of Minnesota and beyond.

Employment Update:

As an organization deeply rooted in our community, it’s our responsibility to protect the wellbeing of our teams, provide a safe and healthy environment for those we serve, and to set an example for our neighbors. We take our obligation to care for our patients seriously. That is why M Physicians is requiring all employees, providers, learners and volunteers to receive an annual Flu vaccination unless a reasonable accommodation or exemption is granted.