Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

1 day ago
Arlington, Washington$104,500 - $156,000/yrFull TimeGastroenterology
Practice Authority in Washington
Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Gastroenterology NP – Outpatient, No Call, Arlington WA in United States. Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Arlington, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient Gastroenterology care to an established patient population
  • Independently manage a panel of new and established patients
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of GI conditions
  • Collaborate closely with Gastroenterologists and fellow Nurse Practitioners in a team based care model

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $104,500 - $156,000/yr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Gastroenterology CarePatient DiagnosisPatient ManagementOutpatient CareClinical Decision MakingEpic EMRCollaborative CarePatient Evaluation
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Position Insights

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

This Gastroenterology position at UnitedHealth Group is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

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

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $105k to $156k annually.

This is approximately 69% below the national median for Gastroenterology professionals, which is around $420k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Arlington, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Gastroenterology Care, Patient Diagnosis, Patient Management, Outpatient Care, Clinical Decision Making, Epic EMR, Collaborative Care, Patient Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Gastroenterology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care by independently managing a panel of new and established patients. Collaborate with a team-based care model to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of GI conditions.

Benefits package: Comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution, Structured onboarding with mentorship. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Structured onboarding with mentorship

Protective Factors (1)

Collaborative culture (Team support reduces burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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