Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Gastroenterology

VHC Health • Arlington, VA

3d • $123,261 - $234,146 • Onsite

About The Position

VHC Health is seeking a dedicated, experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its expanding Gastroenterology team. The position is primarily outpatient and provides opportunities to broaden expertise in digestive health. The APP works collaboratively with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population.

The role supports the objectives, budget, performance metrics, and medical activities of the Physician Group at an individual level, including implementation of quality-control standards, risk-management practices, and compliance programs. A Nurse Practitioner must complete an NP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s), describing the NP’s role and function, the NP/physician relationship, functions, privileges and procedures, prescriptive authority, documentation responsibilities, and evaluation process.

The position is based in Tysons, Virginia. VHC Health describes itself as an independent health system recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and patient outcomes. The organization highlights its rankings, safety and quality ratings, nursing Magnet designation, and investment in clinical services. The posting also describes a collaborative clinical environment with physician leadership and administrative support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine outpatient experience is strongly preferred.
• Training and familiarity with the EPIC electronic medical record system are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients across the Gastroenterology service line, with a focus on outpatient visits.
• Collaborate with the Supervising Physician, GI Medical Director, and APP colleagues to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and ongoing digestive health management.
• Work alongside Medical Assistants and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support individual-level objectives, budget, performance metrics, and medical activities.
• Implement quality-control standards, risk-management practices, and compliance programs.
• For Nurse Practitioners, complete an NP Agreement with collaborating physician(s) covering role and function, working relationship, functions, privileges and procedures, prescriptive authority, documentation responsibilities, and evaluation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility requirements.
• Generous paid time off for full-time and permanent part-time positions.
• CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions.
• Retirement plan options and additional retirement benefits.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level