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Centra Care
St. Cloud, Minnesota

Gastroenterology – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud, MN

Nurse Practitioner 8.1 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$110K - $140K

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

If you are seeking a Gastroenterology APP role that prioritizes flexibility, collaboration, and high‑quality patient care across the continuum, we invite you to explore this opportunity with our Digestive Center team.

Sign-on bonus or loan repayment available!

Summary

As a Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider, you will join a highly collaborative team of physicians, APPs, and specialized support staff within our Digestive Center. In this role, you will independently evaluate, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions while promoting long‑term wellness and disease optimization. You will practice with a high level of autonomy, supported by an experienced and accessible physician team

Schedule and Flexibility

We offer multiple scheduling options designed to promote work‑life balance and

long‑term sustainability:

  • Flexible FTE offerings – Weekdays
  • Flexible start times
  • Flexible shift lengths based on FTE (8.5‑, 9, or 10‑hour shifts)
  • Cyclical scheduling models so you know your work schedule well in advance
  • No call
  • No nights, weekends, holidays

Pay and Benefits

  • Salary range: $109,990.40 - $139,880 per year
  • Pay may be determined by factors such as education, experience, skills, knowledge, location, and internal equity
  • Salary and salary range are based on a 1.0 FTE, reduced FTE will result in a prorated offer rate
  • May be eligible for additional pay through bonuses, quality incentives, or production-based (RVU) compensation.
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, time off, retirement, employee discounts and more!

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
  • Eligibility for Minnesota licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • BLS Certification

Preferred

  • 1-2 years APP experience
  • GI RN or APP experience

Department Information: Practice Setting and Scope

You will practice in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, with the majority of time spent in our outpatient Gastroenterology Clinic. In addition, Gastroenterology Providers rotate through the inpatient service at St. Cloud Hospital, allowing you to experience the complete circle of patient care, from chronic disease management in the clinic, to acute inpatient care, and back to outpatient optimization focused on keeping patients well and out of the hospital.

During hospital rotations, you will see new consultations and round on existing patients in partnership with the inpatient GI team.

Team‑Based, Integrated Care Model

Our care model is intentionally designed to support you and your patients:

  • Dedicated care teams including RNs, LPNs, and specialty schedulers
  • Access to a GI‑specific dietitian to support complex nutritional needs
  • Ability to consult with integrative behavioral health therapists to optimize whole‑person care
  • Strong care coordination and team management support, allowing you to focus on high‑value clinical work

Why Join Our Team

We are committed to creating a best‑in‑class employee experience that supports both professional fulfillment and work‑life balance. Our practice model emphasizes flexibility, predictability, and meaningful variety across the full spectrum of GI care.

  • A thoughtfully designed schedule that supports balance and predictability
  • Meaningful exposure to both outpatient and inpatient Gastroenterology care
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and team support
  • Opportunities to practice at the top of your license with appropriate autonomy
  • A care model focused on continuity, optimization, and prevention

Our Location

CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota.

It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model.

St. Cloud Hospital, a 489-bed regional referral center and Level II trauma center, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services with Magnet-designated nursing and expert support staff. Just 60 minutes from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the St.

Cloud region is a family-friendly mini-metro featuring excellent schools and four colleges, vibrant arts and theatre, abundant lakes and outdoor recreation, and year-round activities for all seasons.

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CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.

Key Responsibilities

Independently evaluate, treat, and manage patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and promote long-term wellness.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationAcute CareGastrointestinal TreatmentInpatient RoundingOutpatient CarePatient Optimization

Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 40 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 63% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterology – Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – St. Cloud, MN at Centra Care a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology (NP) — ranked against 178 active Gastroenterology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Loan repayment
26% this job
Relocation assistance
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.1
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 178 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in St. Cloud

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,244/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Centra Care

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Cloud, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Time Off
Retirement
Employee Discounts
Sign-on Bonus
Loan Repayment
Flexible Schedule