Job Summary

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Gastroenterology team in Longview, TX. This role is focused exclusively on inpatient GI coverage, working collaboratively with a gastroenterologist to manage the inpatient GI service. The APP will play a key role in evaluating consults, rounding on patients, and supporting continuity of care in a hospital-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage initial ER and floor consults for gastroenterology patients
• Perform daily inpatient rounding on GI patients
• Collaborate closely with the gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive inpatient GI coverage
• Assess and manage acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions
• Order, interpret, and manage labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary teams
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR

Qualifications

• Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
• Previous inpatient, gastroenterology, hospital medicine, or internal medicine experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a hospital-based setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Schedule & Compensation

• Inpatient only
• 7 on / 7 off schedule (Thursday?Wednesday)
• 7:00 AM ? 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Why Longview?

Longview offers a welcoming East Texas community with affordable living, excellent schools, and a growing healthcare presence. With easy access to Dallas and Shreveport, it?s an excellent place to build a long-term career.

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international faith-based, not-for-profit health care system based in Irving, Texas, with more than 60 hospitals in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. CHRISTUS Health is made up of 50,000 Associates providing compassionate and individualized care at more than 600 centers, including community hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities and health ministries. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Houston, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to every individual we serve.

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