Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Opportunity - Bend, Oregon
Competitive Compensation | Comprehensive Benefits | Collaborative GI Team | Exceptional Central Oregon Lifestyle
St. Charles Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Gastroenterology team in beautiful Bend, Oregon. This is an outstanding opportunity to practice in a supportive, physician-led environment while enjoying one of the most sought-after lifestyles in the Pacific Northwest.
Why Join St. Charles?
As the largest healthcare provider in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System is committed to delivering exceptional patient care through a culture built on accountability, caring, and teamwork. You'll join an experienced team of gastroenterologists, APPs, nurses, and support staff dedicated to providing high-quality digestive health services throughout the region.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plans with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off and CME support
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Epic EMR system
- Collaborative physician and APP practice model
- Opportunity to grow within a respected regional health system
Position Overview
The Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider will provide comprehensive care for adult gastroenterology patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Working closely with Gastroenterologists, the APP will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a wide range of digestive health conditions while supporting inpatient consults, follow-up care, and care coordination.
Schedule and Practice
- Full-time position
- Minimum 40 hours per week
- Minimum 32 patient-facing hours weekly
- Shared clinic call rotation among providers
- Primarily outpatient practice with inpatient consultation support
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage gastroenterology patients
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
- Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies
- Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications within scope of practice
- Conduct pre-procedure and post-procedure evaluations
- Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, and community resources
- Provide patient education and disease management counseling
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic EMR
- Participate in quality improvement and patient care initiatives
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current Oregon NP or PA license, or ability to obtain
- NCCPA certification (PA) or AANP/ANCC/NCC/AMCB certification (NP)
- DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
- Experience utilizing electronic medical records
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
- Gastroenterology experience
- Epic EMR experience
Why Bend, Oregon?
Live where others vacation. Bend offers an unmatched quality of life with year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant community, and over 300 days of sunshine annually.
Enjoy:
- World-class skiing at Mt. Bachelor
- Hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and rock climbing
- Fly fishing, rafting, and paddleboarding on the Deschutes River
- Award-winning breweries and restaurants
- Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Easy access to mountains, lakes, and forests
Join a team where you can build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of the Pacific Northwest's most desirable communities.
Pay: $138,683.00 - $159,486.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
