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Gastroenterology – Interventional Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center,** a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of **Interventional Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider.

Under the supervision and in collaboration with board-certified gastroenterologists, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers high-quality care to patients with digestive health concerns. This role is ideal for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) with a passion for gastroenterology and chronic disease management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Monday – Friday: 8:30am-5:00 PM; 36 hours of outpatient patient-facing care per week. No call required.

+ Outpatient Clinic Setting

Clinical Care & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive health histories and physical exams focused on GI-related conditions.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and GI-specific screenings.

• Develop and implement treatment plans for conditions such as GERD, IBD, IBS, liver disease, and colorectal cancer screening.

• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state laws and clinical guidelines.

Patient Education & Advocacy

• Educate patients and families on GI conditions, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.

• Promote shared decision-making and informed consent.

• Refer patients to community resources and support groups as needed.

Care Coordination & Continuity

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to ensure seamless patient care.

• Provide follow-up care and monitor chronic conditions.

• Triage patient calls and messages, ensuring timely responses and interventions.

Preferred Qualifications:

o Applicants with 2+ years of previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in Gastroenterology or Surgery are preferred.

Position Requirements:

Nurse Practitioner:

+ Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process

+ Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position

+ Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

Physician Assistant:

+ Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate or eligible to obtain a licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) application process

+ Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program

+ Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

**Rush University System for Health** is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

**Pay Range:** $118,670 - $167,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

_Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics._

**Position** Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology Interventional - Chicago

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 23321