Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Gastroenterology Inpatient Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), you will join a growing, physician-led practice at Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton , playing a pivotal role as the first-ever Inpatient GI APP for our group to support and expand our regional acute care Gastroenterology service line.

You will provide critical, 100% inpatient clinical care to hospitalized adult patients at St. Joseph's Medical Center, providing direct daily assistance and rounding support to our premier GI clinical team. You will also contribute significantly to shaping a robust, patient-centered specialty care network in a highly collaborative environment alongside clinical leaders.

To be successful in this role, you will be a licensed Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) who is highly comfortable in an inpatient setting, possesses strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, and has a passion for delivering high-quality, acute GI care. This opportunity is structured to provide an excellent work-life balance, offering a predictable daytime schedule, procedural training avenues, and a collaborative team environment utilizing the Foundation APP billing model.

• Deliver comprehensive, 100% inpatient gastroenterology services, managing daily acute floor rounds, performing a high volume of hospital consultations, handling post-procedure follow-ups, and managing transitional discharges to streamline physician workflows.
• Provide direct daily support and assistance to staff GI clinicians to optimize acute inpatient care pathways and coordinate outpatient post-discharge follow-up care.
• Participate in specialized clinical interventions, with unique opportunities to assist with GI procedures under the direct guidance and training of the GI team.
• Partner and collaborate cross-functionally with hospitalists, intensivists, and regional clinical leaders to elevate care quality and reduce hospital length of stay within the community.

We are offering the following incentives to eligible new hires:

• Salary range: $145,000-$165,000 / yr plus bonus incentives
• Flexible Scheduling Options: Choose between a traditional Monday through Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm) schedule or a 4-day, 10-hour shift layout, with occasional weekend coverage and rotation participation
• Procedural Training & Development: Gain valuable, hands-on clinical experience with direct opportunities and formal training from the GI team to assist with specialized GI procedures
• Generous sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for you and your family
• Programmatic support as the pioneering inpatient APP for this growing specialty team
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, an employer-sponsored pension plan, and annual CME allowance

Job Requirements

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Active or eligible Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of California
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification (or eligibility to obtain)
• Clinical comfort in an inpatient/acute care environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-based clinical problem-solving skills

Preferred:

Prior GI experience or strong rotational training in inpatient medicine is highly preferred

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is a dynamic and rapidly growing multi-specialty group, currently home to over 20 dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers. As part of Dignity Health, one of the largest and most respected health systems in the nation, we're committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our community. We are proud to be affiliated with St. Joseph's Medical Center, a 360-bed regional hospital recognized for its advanced care and comprehensive services.


Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation's largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC


About Stockton, CA: Living in Stockton, California, means being part of a vibrant and diverse community with a lower cost of living and convenient access to major cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Napa Valley. Enjoy outdoor recreation in the nearby Delta waterways, local parks, and vineyards. Join us in the heart of San Joaquin County, where you can pursue your passion and make a meaningful impact on health care-one patient at a time.

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