Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)- GI Clinic
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- Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)- GI Clinic
- 101 Truman Medical Center
- Job Location
- University Health Truman Medical Center
- Kansas City, Missouri
Department: GI Clinic UHTMC
Position Type: Full time
Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
We're Hiring: Advanced Practice Specialty Nurse – GI
About the Role
Do you geek out over gut health? Do endoscopies, capsule studies, and complex GI cases spark your clinical curiosity? If you're a highly skilled, motivated Nurse Practitioner who’s passionate about all things GI, we want you on our team!
As our Advanced Practice Specialty Nurse – GI, you’ll work alongside top-tier gastroenterologists and a dynamic care team to deliver advanced, compassionate care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions. You'll assess, diagnose, treat, and follow patients using your expertise—and even assist in procedures under physician supervision. In short: You’ll be a GI game-changer.
What You’ll Do
Be a clinical leader in GI care—manage patients with GI dysfunction and disease across inpatient and/or outpatient settings
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists to create and carry out treatment plans
- Perform assessments, order diagnostics, and initiate evidence-based interventions
- Assist with or perform specific diagnostic/interventional GI procedures (with supervision)
- Provide education and support to patients and families
- Help shape and elevate the standard of GI care in our organization
What You Bring
MSN from an accredited nursing program
Active RN License in Missouri
- Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC, AANP, etc.)
- Missouri certification for Advanced Practice (if required)
- Current Collaborative Practice Agreement
- BCLS certification
- Clinical expertise in GI or a strong interest in developing it
- 3–5 years of hands-on nursing experience
- Leadership chops and the ability to thrive in a team
Bonus Points For
- 3–5 years of gastroenterology-specific experience
- Advanced education in GI diseases, treatments, and patient management
- Experience in endoscopy, colonoscopy, or other GI procedures
Why You’ll Love It Here
- You’ll be part of a tight-knit, expert team making a real difference in patients’ lives
- You’ll keep growing—clinically, professionally, and personally
- You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-impact specialty that’s always evolving
- Plus, we value your voice, your ideas, and your passion for GI care
- Ready to make an impact in GI?
- Apply now and bring your clinical expertise where it counts most—right in the gut!
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Specialty Nurse will manage patients with gastrointestinal conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings while collaborating with gastroenterologists. Responsibilities include performing assessments, ordering diagnostics, and assisting with interventional GI procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MSN from an accredited nursing program, an active Missouri RN license, and Nurse Practitioner certification. A minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on nursing experience is required, with preference given to those with gastroenterology-specific expertise.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology (np) | ranked against 182 Gastroenterology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Gastroenterology NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Missouri index 90.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 56% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment328 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology NP hiring demand | #15 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 36 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 70 postings, 105 closed |
| New Gastroenterology NP listings | 75 in the last 30 days | 62 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology NP pay trend | −2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)- GI Clinic at University Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology (NP) — ranked against 182 active Gastroenterology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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