**Description** **Gastroenterology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner opportunity at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.** **Embrace the outdoors in a community that thrives on work/life balance!** PeaceHealth is in the process of **remodeling the clinic and endoscopy center** . Join 4 experienced GI physicians and 1 physician assistant. We have a collaborative team environment that supports a work and home life balance. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. **Practice Highlights:** + Outpatient clinic responsibilities with 12-14 patients per day + Longevity of physicians/PA/staff and a clinical manager with 20-year history of endoscopy experience + No call, no weekends + Primary worksite is Bellingham but travel to secondary PeaceHealth worksites in Sedro-Woolley or Friday Harbor may be required. + EPIC EMR + 28 days PTO + 5 days paid CME leave with CME allotment + Washington state has no personal income tax The vision at our 265-bed Level II trauma center PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center (https://www.peacehealth.org/hospitals/peacehealth-st-joseph-medical-center) is to provide access and services to our GI patients, both in the immediate community and catchment areas in Whatcom County. **PeaceHealth has a clinician well-being program that includes:** + A dedicated medical director of clinician wellness + DAX – An ambient intelligent scribe solution to assists with completing ambulatory notes + Vendor relationships that provide free coaching, counseling, and concierge services + Practice experience program (PEP), longitudinal New Clinician Education and Clinician Leadership Development programs that focus on efficiency principles, patient, and human experience, and include CME credits **Explore Bellingham, the “City of Subdued Excitement”:** + One of America’s most desirable communities by Forbes, Money and others nationwide. + Healthy lifestyle with outdoor activities from Mt. Baker to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands – Run, bike, hike, boat, ski, sail, or enjoy a picnic soaking in amazing scenery and fresh air. + Highly rated public and private schools, 2 community colleges and a local university educating 17,000 students. + Artists abound with the 2nd highest artists per capita in the US and plentiful local festivals. + Bellingham airport for convenient flights to major West Coast hubs. **Videos and links about PeaceHealth and the community:** The PeaceHealth Difference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6VBakvYrc8) _Working with PeaceHealth in Bellingham_ Bellingham, Washington | Visitor Information (https://www.bellingham.org/) **Robust benefits package** + First year salary: $126,776-$160,305.60 depending on direct NP/PA experience + Employment bonus + Relocation Assistance + CME Allowance + Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness + Retirement plans **If this opportunity resonates with you, I would love to hear from you. Please apply on-line or email your resume with a statement about why Gastroenterology interests you.** Kim Dianich, CMSR PHR, Lead Physician & Clinician Recruiter KDianich@peacehealth.org Qualifications Education + Required: Must fulfill educational requirements to obtain Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner qualifications Credentials + Required : Nurse Practitioner Board Certification by AANC or Physician Assistant Board Certification by NNCPA. + Required: ARNP or PA license in Washington state, or ability to obtain during credentialing process. + Required : Drug Enforcement Admin and + Required : Drivers License with proof of auto insurance and + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and + Preferred : Advanced Cardiac Life Support See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 78347