The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant to provide specialty medical care within the specialty clinic of Gastroenterology . This position is located in Wauwatosa at Froedtert Hospital . The APP will work as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, will have a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, and will ensure an environment of safe, patient-centered, quality care.
Position Highlights:
Excellent environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact on patients and the future of digestive health
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams in diagnosis & treatment of conditions requiring medical intervention in the outpatient setting and as a member of the GI team
Order, perform, & interpret screening and diagnostic procedures & tests, and communicate & document information
Facilitate & communicate with patients, families, & staff to promote continuity of care
Perform procedures as needed
Evaluate quality outcomes for patients receiving care
Attend required training and comply with regulatory requirements
Acquire information on current trends in the APP field via educational programs, inservices, professional associates, and literature
Schedule:
Full time, 1.0 fte
Monday-Friday, typically 8 am-5 pm, with occasional variability in start & end times based on business needs
Scheduling flexibility required for an appropriate level of patient care coverage. May require evening or weekend hours in the future based on business needs
Salaried (Exempt) status
Department/Division Highlights:
Dynamic team at the forefront of patient care, research, and education
Nationally recognized programs , multi-disciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to innovative care & discovery
Advanced, Patient-Centered Clinical Care
State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of GI diseases
Multidisciplinary care model : coordinated work between gastroenterologists, APPs, and other specialists (e.g., surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, hepatologists) enhances outcomes for complex cases
Specialized programs such as Dysphagia Institute, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, Pancreaticobiliary Center, and Hepatitis Treatment Program offer robust, focused expertise
Leading Research & Innovation
Division has active involvement in clinical trials across multiple disease areas — including IBD, hepatology, motility, and advanced endoscopy — often supported by NIH and industry collaborations
A culture that integrates research into clinical care, accelerating delivery of novel therapies and evidence-based approaches
Collaborative learning environment that enriches professional development
Reputation & Institutional Strength: The division’s mission is broadly aligned with the Medical College of Wisconsin’s commitment to healing, discovering, and teaching , ensuring high quality in patient care, research, and education.
Integration with partner hospitals such as Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides high clinical volume and diverse patient populations
Holistic, Personalized Care Approach: Personalized treatment plans that combine lifestyle, nutrition, and medical/surgical strategies tailored to the individual patient
Emphasis on preventive care and public education about digestive health to improve long-term outcomes
Qualifications:
Highly Preferred:
APP experience in GI preferred
Minimum Education:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Master’s Degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited organization
Physician Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited organization
Minimum Requirements:
BLS
DEA eligibility
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Wisconsin APRN License
Wisconsin RN license
Nurse Practitioner Certification from a nationally accredited professional nursing organization or…