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Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Gastroenterology (1.0 FTE)

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is mostly outpatient GI with occasional hospital daytime consults and no night call. What GI experience do you bring?

What they are checking: Whether their background fits outpatient GI and they are honest about learning needs.

The ability to work independently with physician support is critical here. Tell me how you decide when to ask the gastroenterologist.

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and use supervision at the right moments.

Tell me about a time you caught something serious in a routine visit.

What they are checking: Whether they are thorough and alert to red flags.

How do you keep up with GI guidelines and new treatments?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their knowledge current, which the CME support is meant to encourage.

What would you do

On a hospital consult, the primary team wants a scope today but you think it can wait. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can give a clear recommendation and discuss it professionally with another team.

How do you counsel a patient about colon cancer screening when they're anxious about the prep?

What they are checking: Whether they can address fears and help patients follow through on important screening.

How do you manage chronic symptoms like IBS where tests are normal but the patient is frustrated?

What they are checking: Whether they can validate symptoms and offer a real plan without overtesting.

About the work

A patient comes in with new iron deficiency anemia. Walk me through your workup.

What they are checking: Whether they think about GI blood loss and know when endoscopy is needed.

How do you manage a patient with inflammatory bowel disease who is flaring?

What they are checking: Whether they can assess severity and know treatment options and when to escalate.

A patient with abnormal liver tests is referred. What's your approach?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize a hepatitis, fatty liver and medication workup logically.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

Gundersen Health System is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) for our Gastroenterology department. This position performs the functions of examining, assessing, planning, and implementing the health care of GI patients under the general supervision of a licensed physician. The successful candidate will work in an outpatient setting with occasional hospital daytime consult responsibilities and no night call. The ability to work independently with the support of a physician is critical. Formal Education/Learning Experience Required: PA's and NP's must be graduates of approved programs, be certified and/or licensed in the appropriate States and be able to prescribe according to regulations of the States. Licenses/Certifications. Emplify Health by Gundersen offers: • Competitive Salary • 10 days of CME plus funds • Loan Forgiveness • Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement • Additional benefits include: Malpractice, health, dental, life, disability, and vacation Emplify Health by Gundersen is: • A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system • Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties • A regional referral center with regional hospitals • A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center • The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health • We offer a competitive salary, loan forgiveness, generous benefits, including CME time and monetary allowance, retirement plan and more. Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities. You will find that we live our values every day which is a BREATH of all things good. Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Humility. About La Crosse: La Crosse is a historic, vibrant city nestled between bluffs and the legendary Mississippi River. The region boasts great year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools including three universities, and affordable housing in safe neighborhoods. La Crosse is a town of an endless variety of live entertainment and breathtaking beauty, making this a great place to call home. La Crosse has a Regional Airport that connects to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. For more information about the La Crosse community visit the website: https://www.cityoflacrosse.org/home Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician. Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians. Primary Recruiter: Ben Reynolds Recruiter Email Address: bereynol@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

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