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HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $165K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Park Nicollet Clinic is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our well established and expanding Gastroenterology practice.

Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day.

This position will provide care at our Park Nicollet Gastroenterology Clinic located in the Digestive and Endoscopy Center on the Methodist Hospital campus in St. Louis Park, the Park Nicollet Burnsville Clinic or Park Nicollet Maple Grove Clinic.

The Digestive and Endoscopy Center provides both outpatient clinic and endoscopic care and treatment of disorders of the GI tract and liver.

Duties will include evaluation, assessment and treatment of clinical problems and health care needs, instructing patients on treatment and planning under the supervision of a Gastroenterologist.

The position will see a variety of patients seeking care with GI and liver disorders and will include some weekend rounding at Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park. Candidates must be certified and licensed. General gastroenterology experience preferred.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

Benefits

HealthPartners benefit offerings (for 0.5 FTE or greater) include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b) with company contribution, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account.

Our clinician well-being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists.

HealthPartners is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

To Apply

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Kevin Noth, kevin.d.noth@healthpartners.com. For immediate consideration, please apply online.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evaluation, assessment, and treatment for patients with GI tract and liver disorders under the supervision of a Gastroenterologist. Duties include outpatient clinic care, endoscopic treatment, and weekend rounding at Methodist Hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must be a certified and licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. General gastroenterology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningLiver Disorder ManagementPatient InstructionClinical Care

Gastroenterology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 45 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 78% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 28 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology at HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Gastroenterology (PA) — ranked against 60 active Gastroenterology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 23 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Gastroenterology (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 60 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo≈ 19% 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 HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater

Hospitals and Health Care
Bloomington, Minnesota
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k with Company Contribution and Match
457(b) with Company Contribution
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Malpractice Insurance