Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, COM, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is looking for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP). The APP will assist in providing comprehensive, continuous, and personalized patient care in General Gastroenterology with a focus in Nutrition and Obesity. This APP will facilitate the delivery of care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations as an independent provider in the ambulatory sites. This APP may also be expected to participate in teaching activities for our students, residents and fellows.

Essential Functions

• Perform appropriate history and physical for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of interventions.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the health care team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision making using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in research and development projects.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

Nurse Practitioner:

Required Education
Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Required Trainings/Certifications
Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.
Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.

Required Experience
Three (3) years nursing experience.
Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

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Physician Assistant:

Required Education
Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Required Trainings/Certifications
Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority.
Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Required Experience
Additional related work experience may be required depending on specialty/sub-specialty.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Often
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Seldom
- Pulling, pushing - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html