Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner 4 day work week | Arlington, WA

Optum WA is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive outpatient care in Seattle or Arlington, WA. This is an outpatient-only position with no inpatient responsibilities, procedures, or on-call duties. You will independently manage a panel of new and established patients, evaluate and treat a broad range of GI conditions, and collaborate closely with gastroenterologists and fellow nurse practitioners in a team-based care model. Nurse practitioners are fully integrated members of the gastroenterology care team with active involvement in clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient gastroenterology care to an established patient population
• Independently manage a panel of new and established patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of GI conditions
• Collaborate closely with gastroenterologists and fellow nurse practitioners
• Typically see approximately 14-16 patients per day once fully ramped

Clinical Setting

• Established outpatient gastroenterology practice with strong referral demand
• Highly collegial, collaborative culture that values mentorship and shared learning
• Experienced physician group with a consistent, team-oriented approach to care
• New nurse practitioners receive structured onboarding, including mentorship and gradual ramp-up with experienced providers

Schedule

• Typical schedule of 4 ten-hour days
• Full-time defined as 36 patient contact hours per week
• After successful onboarding, providers may have the option for one full day of virtual visits per week

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• National Nurse Practitioner certification (AANP or ANCC)
• Unrestricted Washington State license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Active Washington State DEA license prior to start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Nurse Practitioner experience strongly preferred
• Gastroenterology experience highly valued
• Epic EMR experience a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $104,500 to $156,000 per year
• Salary is total cash compensation at target; actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase plan
• 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements)

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment