Inpatient GI - Weekender NP​/PA

Position Summary

Full‑time Acute Care Physiotherapist (APP) responsible for inpatient gastroenterology care at Atrium Health Pineville and University Hospitals on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday).

• Friday–Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Weekend daytime call (6 a.m.–7 p.m.) shared with one GI APP.
• Rotational holiday coverage required.
• Typical patient volume: 18–20 inpatient patients per day.

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology care, including consults and ongoing patient management.
• Perform percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube exchanges/placements as needed.
• Collaborate closely with GI physicians, APP colleagues, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care in an acute care environment.

• Weekend staffing model includes one GI physician and two APPs.
• Large, established GI group with 32 physicians and 38 APPs.
• Supportive leadership and experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities for leadership involvement and committee participation.

• Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of two years of acute care experience (no new graduates).
• Active or eligible North Carolina licensure.
• Strong interest in comprehensive inpatient gastroenterology care; subspecialty GI interests welcomed.

• Pay range: $47.50 – $71.25 per hour, based on experience.
• Sign‑on bonus available ($5,000–$10,000) at leadership discretion.
• Competitive Atrium Health benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑/long‑term disability.
• Health and wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, and family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave).
• Retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program (eligibility may vary by FTE).
• Paid time off and incentive pay opportunities.