Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Gastroenterology
Compensation
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Job Description
This on-site position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality patient care within a specialized gastroenterology setting, supporting diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of digestive and gastrointestinal conditions.
As a Locum NP/PA in Gastroenterology, you will work closely with gastroenterologists and the clinical team to deliver comprehensive care to patients. This role is ideal for an Associate-level clinician who is ready to contribute independently while continuing to grow within a collaborative medical practice environment in the healthcare industry.
Responsibilities
Conduct patient consultations, histories, and comprehensive physical examinations for gastroenterology patients
- Diagnose and manage common and complex gastrointestinal conditions under appropriate supervision
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and imaging studies
- Assist with endoscopic procedures and pre- and post-procedure patient care
- Prescribe medications and monitor patient response and potential side effects
- Provide patient education on digestive health, dietary guidance, and treatment adherence
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records
- Coordinate referrals and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers
- Adhere to clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and practice policies
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Kansas
- Current national board certification (NP or PA-C) in good standing
- Graduate degree from an accredited NP or PA program
- Associate-level clinical experience, with prior exposure to gastroenterology preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a medical practice
- Preferred: Experience with endoscopy support, colonoscopy, or procedural assistance
- Preferred: Familiarity with managing chronic GI conditions such as IBD, GERD, and liver disease
Level II Trauma Center
Schedule: Monday-Friday (7a-5p)
No call requirement
Setting: Inpatient
Patient Census: 15 per day, 5-7 new consults
Duties
Rounding on new and remaining patients, plan discharges, continue care plans, prep for procedures, etc.
Support Staff: GI Hospitalist
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Gastroenterology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in gastroenterology (pa) | ranked against 76 Gastroenterology (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Gastroenterology median $125k (middle half $125k–$125k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physician Assistant listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Gastroenterology listings | 179 in the last 30 days | 135 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | −17.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Gastroenterology at Rinvio Recruitment a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology (PA) — ranked against 76 active Gastroenterology (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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