Digestive Health Associates of Texas (DHAT) is recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its outpatient gastroenterology clinic in North Richland Hills, TX — part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. This is a dedicated, clinic-based APP role embedded within a physician-led private practice supported by the GI Alliance national network, offering the clinical focus and autonomy of independent practice backed by enterprise-level operational infrastructure.
Perks and Benefits
- Private practice setting with physician-led governance — clinical autonomy preserved at the local level
- National-scale administrative support (revenue cycle, compliance, analytics, technology) through GI Alliance MSO infrastructure — reducing non-clinical burden
- Flexible scheduling aligned with clinic business needs
- Continuing education and credentialing support to maintain good standing at assigned facilities
- Inclusive, equitable workplace with organizational commitment to diversity of thought, culture, and background
Practice Highlights
- Outpatient gastroenterology clinic setting — focused, ambulatory patient population
- Dedicated 1:1 APP-to-physician model — each APP works directly alongside and under the supervision of a single assigned gastroenterologist
- Clinical responsibilities include comprehensive patient histories and physicals, diagnostic workup, laboratory ordering, and tentative diagnosis formulation
- Patient and family counseling on GI health, disease management, and care planning
- Physician-led organizational structure with Regional Clinical Governance Boards and a Physician Executive Committee guiding clinical decision-making
- Part of GI Alliance — one of the nation's largest and most recognized gastroenterology networks, with Castle Connolly accolades in gastroenterology
- Data-driven practice environment with access to national analytics and outcomes infrastructure
Qualifications
- Active Texas state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required
- Prior experience practicing in an NP or PA clinical capacity required
- Gastrointestinal clinical experience required
- Prior experience in a gastroenterology outpatient clinic setting required
- Commitment to ongoing continuing education and maintenance of credentialing requirements at assigned facilities
About the Community
North Richland Hills is a well-established suburb situated in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, offering easy access to the cultural, dining, sports, and entertainment amenities of one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. The region is known for its strong school systems, affordable cost of living relative to other major metros, and a wide range of outdoor recreation along the Trinity River corridor and nearby lake communities. Clinicians relocating to the DFW area benefit from a major international airport, a thriving healthcare ecosystem, and a quality of life that consistently ranks among the best in Texas.