Connecticut Gastroenterology Institute (CTGI) in Waterford, CT is recruiting a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its physician-led gastroenterology practice, operating within the GI Alliance national network. This role spans both clinic and hospital settings, offering an APP the opportunity to practice at the top of their license within a well-resourced, private-practice environment backed by national-scale operational and administrative support. GI experience is preferred, making this an ideal fit for an APP ready to deepen subspecialty focus in a collegial, autonomy-preserving group.
Perks and Benefits
- Private practice employment model within a physician-led organization — clinical autonomy preserved through a Management Services Organization (MSO) structure
- National-scale infrastructure support covering analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operations — reducing administrative burden on clinical staff
- Flexible scheduling structure aligned with practice and operational needs
- Continuing education and credentialing support to maintain good standing at all assigned facilities
- Inclusive, equitable work environment with organizational commitment to diversity across physicians, staff, and patients
- Employment contingent on successful pre-employment criminal background check
Practice Highlights
- Dual-setting practice: patient services delivered in both outpatient clinic and hospital environments
- Scope of practice includes complete patient histories and physicals, diagnostic workup, tentative diagnosis formulation, and ordering of appropriate laboratory tests
- Patient and family counseling on GI health, disease management, and care planning
- Practice operates under direct physician supervision and responsibility, with a physician-led governance model at the local, regional, and national level
- Part of GI Alliance — the nation's leading patient-focused gastroenterology network — providing access to shared clinical data, outcomes tracking, and specialty-care best practices
- Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians ensure clinical decision-making remains with practicing clinicians
- Flexible schedule structure responsive to evolving business and patient-care needs
Qualifications
- Active Connecticut state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Gastrointestinal clinical experience strongly preferred
- Ability to maintain credentialing in good standing at all assigned medical facilities, including participation in required continuing education and training
- Comfort practicing across both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings
About the Community
Waterford is a coastal town in southeastern Connecticut, situated along Long Island Sound and minutes from the vibrant arts and dining scene of New London. The region offers a compelling mix of shoreline recreation, historic New England character, and strong public schools, with easy access to both Providence and Hartford. Cost of living is moderate relative to the broader Connecticut shoreline, and the area draws clinicians who value a high quality of life alongside meaningful specialty practice.