Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA)- Community Gastroenterology- Outpatient
Position Summary:
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department/Division/Program of Gastroenterology & Hepatologyis seeking aNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within theoutpatient 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 communicates and documents 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 accomodate patient &/or business needs
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 Education:
Advanced Practice Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization.
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization.
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced Practice Nurse/ Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner
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
Certification Requirements:
Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
BLS
ACLS (within 90 days of hire)
DEA
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