Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner | 4-Day Work Week | Everett, WA
Listed compensation
$110K–$164K /yr
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Everett, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim.
We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home.
Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone.
Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient Gastroenterology care to an established patient population
- Independently manage a panel of new and established patients
- Work alongside 6 other NPs and a group of 11 Gastroenterologists
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of GI conditions
- Collaborate closely with Gastroenterologists and fellow Nurse Practitioners in a team based care model
- Practice in an outpatient only setting with no inpatient responsibilities, procedures, or call
- Once fully ramped, providers typically see approximately 14–16 patients per day with 30 min visits.
Schedule & Flexibility
- Typical schedule of 4 ten-hour days
- Full time defined as 36 patient contact hours per week
- After successful onboarding, providers may have the option for one full day of virtual visits per week
Practice Environment
- Nurse Practitioners are fully integrated, supported members of the Gastroenterology care team, with active involvement in clinical decision making
- Established outpatient Gastroenterology practice with strong referral demand
- Highly collegial, collaborative culture that values mentorship and shared learning
- Experienced physician group with a consistent, team oriented approach to care
New Nurse Practitioners receive structured onboarding, including mentorship and a gradual ramp up with experienced providers. The practice is committed to supporting long term success and professional development, particularly for providers transitioning into Gastroenterology.
The Everett Clinic joined Optum in 2019, working together across the Puget Sound, the partnership means we’re able to expand our services and locations to offer even more services. As we grow, we'll keep on giving you top-quality care, just as we always have. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- National Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP or ANCC)
- Unrestricted Washington State license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
- Active Washington State DEA license prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior Nurse Practitioner experience strongly preferred
- Gastroenterology experience highly valued
- Epic EMR experience a plus
The salary range for this role is $109,500 to $164,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care by evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of GI conditions for a panel of patients. Collaborate within a team-based care model alongside other Nurse Practitioners and Gastroenterologists.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with national certification (AANP or ANCC) and an unrestricted Washington State license and DEA. Prior experience as a Nurse Practitioner and specific expertise in Gastroenterology are strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 60% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group ranks #14 of 20 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 1,420 active listings.
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner | 4-Day Work Week | Everett, WA at UnitedHealth Group a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology (NP) — ranked against 175 active Gastroenterology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$137k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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