Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology Clinic - FT
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ochsner Health as a Gastroenterology NP/PA – Outpatient Clinic in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required
- Master’s degree in nursing. OR Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program Work Experience Required
Requirements
- inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required
- Master’s degree in nursing. OR Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant medicine or Health Sciences, or graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Training Program Work Experience Required
- None. Preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ochsner Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology Clinic - FT at Ochsner Health a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Gastroenterology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Louisiana.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Medical Management, Emergency Stabilization, Patient Education, IBD Management, Clinical Research, Interpersonal Communication, Data Entry. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Gastroenterology role.
Core responsibilities: Provide primary and urgent medical management for outpatient gastroenterology patients, specifically those with IBD. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans and provide education to patients, families, and staff.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, CME Allowance, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
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
2d ago
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