NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology/GI

CHRISTUS Health

Longview, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Communication Skills, Consulting, Disease, Disease Prevention and Control, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Laboratory Management, Medical Imaging, Medications, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Physician Assistant, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Longview, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Gastroenterology team in Longview, TX. This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient clinic responsibilities and inpatient coverage, providing the opportunity to manage a diverse GI patient population.

The role is primarily clinic-based, with a rotating inpatient week approximately every 4th week, where the APP will support consults and rounding as an extension of the physician team.

Key Responsibilities

Outpatient Clinic Responsibilities:

  • Manage a panel of gastroenterology patients, including chronic GI and liver disease
  • Provide follow-up care for patients requiring ongoing monitoring, including those needing routine labs and medication management
  • Conduct patient visits with typical 25–30 minute appointment slots
  • Develop and manage treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
  • Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
  • Provide patient education on disease management and treatment plans

Inpatient Responsibilities:

  • Participate in inpatient rotation approximately every 4th week
  • Perform inpatient rounding and manage provider consults
  • Act as an extension of the on-call physician, carrying out delegated tasks
  • Enter orders, assist with consults, and coordinate inpatient care
  • Work daytime hours (approximately 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) during inpatient rotation

Qualifications

  • Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
  • Previous experience in gastroenterology, internal medicine, or a related specialty preferred
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Schedule & Compensation

  • Clinic Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Inpatient Rotation: Approximately every 4th week, daytime hours (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

About the Company

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CHRISTUS Health

In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.

To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.

Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.

Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1999
WEBSITE
http://www.christushealth.org/