What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider - APP - Gastroenterology position at SSM Health?
Join Our Growing Gastroenterology Team at SSM Health in Madison, WI!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a key provider in a thriving, patient-centered gastroenterology practice? We invite you to become part of our collaborative team, where youll work alongside experienced GI physicians, skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, and a dedicated Dietitianall supported by a robust, integrated health system.
Enjoy strong teamwork with Advanced Practice Providers who facilitate patient follow-ups, inpatient care, care coordination, and ensure seamless continuity of care. Our practice is closely connected with hospital services, giving you direct access to advanced diagnostics and specialty support.
Schedule Highlights
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
At SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.
Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the citys commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact as a key provider in a thriving, patient-centered gastroenterology practice? We invite you to become part of our collaborative team, where youll work alongside experienced GI physicians, skilled Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, and a dedicated Dietitianall supported by a robust, integrated health system.
Enjoy strong teamwork with Advanced Practice Providers who facilitate patient follow-ups, inpatient care, care coordination, and ensure seamless continuity of care. Our practice is closely connected with hospital services, giving you direct access to advanced diagnostics and specialty support.
Schedule Highlights
- Clinic Hours: Primarily weekdays, offering a healthy work-life balance
- Call Rotation: 1:5 (one week every fifth week), with shared responsibilities across the GI team
- Deliver gastroenterology care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- Preference for candidates with experience in managing biologic therapies and liver-related conditions
- Provide care through a blend of in-person and virtual visits
- Clinical mix: approximately 80% outpatient / 20% inpatient
- Manage a clinic volume of about 10-12 patients per day
- Benefit from a fully integrated Epic EMR system
- Opportunity for outreach to the Janesville area
- Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program or
- Graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
- 1 year healthcare or clinical experience which includes clinical hours in a physician assistant training program or
- 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner or 2 years registered nurse experience in an acute care setting
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) AND
- Physician Assistant - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services AND
- Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) AND
- Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Multi-State - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services OR
- RN State Compact License
- One of the following:
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Or
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult) (ACNPC) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Or
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerontology) (ACNPG-AG) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Or
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGACNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Or
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Or
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Or
- Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Or
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Or
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Or
- Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification (ENP) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Or
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Or
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP-C) - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Or
- Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) - National Certification Corporation (NCC)
- Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
At SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison, our goal is to serve the community and play an active role in it. For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report recognized SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison as one of the best hospitals in Wisconsin (2024-2025). Forbes has also named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison as one of their 2026 Top Hospitals.
Serving South Central Wisconsin since 1912, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - Madison is a 440-bed hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient treatment and diagnostic services. St. Marys Hospital is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city known for its blend of natural beauty and vibrant urban life. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, the city is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and enjoys a lively atmosphere fueled by innovation, education, and cultural diversity. Madison boasts an award-winning food scene, expansive beautiful park systems, and a commitment to sustainability that enhances the quality of life. Whether you're savoring local flavors, enjoying live music, or embracing the citys commitment to sustainability, you'll find a welcoming and dynamic environment that feels like home.
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.