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Physician Assistant (PA) and/or Nurse Practitioner (APRN)- GI Clinic

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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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

Patient assessmentDiagnostic proceduresTreatment planningPatient educationClinical leadershipGI disease management

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.

What does the Gastroenterology NP market look like in Missouri?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology (np)ranked against 182 Gastroenterology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedGastroenterology NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMissouri index 90.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% remote · 56% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 36 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 70 postings, 105 closed
New Gastroenterology NP listings75 in the last 30 days62 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (182 Gastroenterology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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12
<$135k
2
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11
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6
$165k-180k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 31 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Gastroenterology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 182 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Kansas City, MO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement benefits
PSLF eligible

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k
Typical market rent
$1,446/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.