**Opportunity Overview for Gastroenterology NP/PA Position**

**Start Date:** Ideal start in July, with flexibility for August.   *

*Provider Type:** Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)  

**Specialty:** Gastroenterology  

**Daily Shift:** Standard shifts of 8 hours.  

**Assignment Duration:** Initial engagement approved through October 1, 2026, with potential for extension if necessary.  

**Schedule:** Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, within a clinic setting.  

**Privileges Required:** Both clinic and hospital privileges.  

**Care Setting:** Combination of inpatient and outpatient services.  

**Inpatient Facility Details:** 253 beds available.  

**Call Requirement:** None.   **Rounding and Admissions:** 

No rounding or admissions responsibilities.  

**Patient Demographics:** Adult patients aged 18 and older.  

**Average Patient Load:** Approximately 16 patients per day in the clinic. 

**Collaboration:** The provider will not work solo; they will collaborate with Gastroenterology MDs and other Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the practice. 

**Licensure Requirements:**  

- **Active Licensure:** A valid Washington state license is mandatory at the time of application.  

- **Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.  

- **EMR System:** Must be proficient in EPIC.  

**Credentialing Timeline:** Anticipated credentialing process duration of 30 to 60 days.  

This position seeks a qualified Gastroenterology NP or PA for locum tenens support to address the current demands of the practice. Candidates are expected to be well-versed in routine gastroenterology cases.