Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology
Job Description
About the Role
Join Ochsner Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
Key Responsibilities
- This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
- It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
- Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Requirements
- None Preferred – 3 years’ related working experience Certifications Nurse Practitioner Required
- Picayune Earned 2022
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology at Ochsner Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Gastroenterology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Gastroenterology position at Ochsner Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
Nationally, Gastroenterology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Medical Management, Emergency Stabilization, Teaching, Discharge Planning, Computer Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Gastroenterology role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves utilizing approved medical practices for patient care, assuming responsibility for primary and urgent medical management, and emergency stabilization of critically ill patients within a collaborative model. Responsibilities also include teaching residents and medical students, staf...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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