Department:
02130 GCMG Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Pineville - Gastroenterology
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
APP would be responsible for covering Pineville Hospital and UW Hospital from 6am-7pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Pay Range:
$47.50 - $71.25
Position Details
Employment Type: Full‑time (1.0 FTE)
Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 7:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Setting: Inpatient
Location: Atrium Health Pineville & University Hospitals
Call Coverage: Weekend daytime call (6 a.m.–7 p.m.), shared with one GI APP
Holidays: Some holidays required (rotational)
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide inpatient gastroenterology care, including consults and ongoing patient management
Average patient volume: 18–20 patients per day
Perform PEG tube exchanges/placements in endoscopy as applicable
Collaborate closely with GI physicians, APP colleagues, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in an acute care environment
Team & Practice Environment
Weekend staffing model includes 1 GI physician and 2 APPs
Large, established GI group with 32 physicians and 38 APPs
Supportive leadership and experienced colleagues
Opportunities for leadership involvement and committee participation
Qualifications
Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Minimum of 2 years of experience required (no new graduates)
Active or eligible North Carolina licensure
Strong interest in comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology care
Subspecialty GI interests welcomed
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience
Sign‑on bonus available ($5,000–$10,000) at leadership discretion
Comprehensive Atrium Health benefits package
Why Join Atrium Health?
Consistent weekend schedule with strong work‑life balance
Highly collaborative and well‑respected GI service line
Growing program within the greater Charlotte metro region
Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Atrium Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our Gastroenterology & Hepatology team in a weekend inpatient role supporting Pineville and University hospitals. This position offers a consistent schedule, strong physician partnership, and an excellent work‑life balance within a highly collaborative GI service line.
