APP (Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant)- Gastroenterology

Position Title

APP (Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant)- Gastroenterology

Job Description Summary

Full-Time Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

VHC Health – Arlington, Virginia | Full-Time | Main Hospital Campus

Join a growing Gastroenterology practice as a Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), providing high-quality, patient-centered care across a comprehensive digestive health service line. This outpatient role offers the opportunity to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions while collaborating closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, promoting digestive health education, and contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on achieving outstanding patient outcomes.

Why VHC Health

VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Highlights include:

• Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report.
• Multiple “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group.
• CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating.
• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence.
• Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
• Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support.
• Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services.
• Located in Arlington, Virginia, consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC.
• At VHC Health, provider leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment.

Position Overview

The Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) is responsible for delivering advanced clinical care to patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders in an outpatient setting. Working under the supervision of the Gastroenterology Medical Director and collaborating with physician and APP colleagues, the APP will provide comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, coordinate ongoing care, and support preventive and therapeutic interventions. This role offers a dynamic practice environment with opportunities to expand clinical expertise in digestive health while working alongside a highly skilled team.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients across our Gastroenterology service line, with a focus on outpatient visits.
• Collaborate with Supervising Physician, GI Medical Director, and APP colleagues to create individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and ongoing digestive health management.
• Work alongside a high-performing team of Medical Assistants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine outpatient experience strongly preferred.
• Training and familiarity in the use of EPIC (EMR) preferred.

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population across the Gastroenterology service line.
• Collaborative and supportive environment alongside experienced Gastroenterologists and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Strong clinical support from a dedicated team of highly skilled Medical Assistants.
• Opportunity to expand expertise in digestive health and gastroenterology-focused care.
• Utilization of Epic electronic medical record system.
• Patient-centered culture focused on quality, compassion, and exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Growing practice with opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.
• Collegial team atmosphere where collaboration, communication, and respect are core values.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions.
• Retirement plan options.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) employed by VHC Health Physicians (“Physician Group”) is required to complete an APP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This Agreement will describe the APP’s role and function, APP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the APP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process.

Overall, the APP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

Education:

Master's in Nursing Required or Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience:

Two Years Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required for NPs.

Current NCCPA certification required; and BLS certification required; and

ACLS certification preferred for PAs.

Awards/Recognition:

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents when choosing the hospital to deliver their baby.

• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. The report ranked hospitals in 15 adult specialties as well as national and regional rankings. VHC Health is proud to be ranked second in Northern Virginia, 4th in the Washington, DC metro region, and 5th in the Commonwealth of Virginia, out of 121 hospitals ranked

• Received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024 in the Leapfrog Group’s ranking for hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade gives 3,000 “general acute-care hospitals” a grade based on certain measures surrounding patient safety.

• VHC Health ranked as one of the top hospitals in the region, according to the prestigious annual rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. VHC Health tied for fourth place alongside George Washington University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital.

• VHC Health’s Outpatient Pavilion Parking Garage has been awarded the prestigious International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Apex Award for Stand-Alone Facility Design.

• VHC Health ranks as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek. The first ranking of its kind, this survey ranked the leading hospitals in the United States based on four data sources. VHC Health ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.

• VHC Health received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating. We were one of only 381 hospitals nationwide to achieve the prestigious five-star rating.

• The Commonwealth of Virginia renewed VHC Health’s 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center. This underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence as a community provider of comprehensive medical services and to acutely injured patients.

• VHC Health’s cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation. This recognition demonstrates VHC Health’s dedication to providing our community with the highest quality cancer care.

OUR COMMUNITY

• Living in Northern Virginia, one of the best places to live near D.C., you can have it all: a lucrative job at a forward-thinking company – plus access to the country’s greatest historical sites, a bustling café culture, active nightlife and concert going, a thriving wine region, seven professional sports teams, and a mild four-season climate with year-round kayaking, biking, and hiking. We offer some of the best public and private schools in the nation and access to 60 colleges and universities. In fact, we are the most educated region in the country. Here, there are no compromises. NOVA is one of the best places to live and work in the country.

• Arlington is home to the Pentagon, and the Arlington National Cemetery.

• Home to more than 100 U.S. and global corporate headquarters, including the 6th highest number of Fortune 500 companies.

• Northern Virginia is one of the fastest growing and most diverse communities in the United States

• Fairfax County has many of the highest ranking schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Reports.

• Arlington County also offers outstanding schools - about 94 percent of all graduating high school seniors in Arlington go on to attend college.

• Two major airports with direct flights to 109 domestic and 60 international destinations.

• Northern Virginia has many recreational and community amenities including: over 89 miles of biking/jogging trails, 167 public parks, approximately 14 community centers, 7 live stage theaters, 8 libraries, and 652 restaurants.

• Minutes to the Kennedy Center, Smithsonian Museums, Tyson’s Corner, and Wolftrap National Park for the Performing Arts

• Whether you choose to live in Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria or in any of the other great areas in the DC area, you will have little problem in finding a location that is right for you.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.