Granite Peaks Gastroenterology is recruiting a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established, physician-led gastroenterology practice in Sandy, Utah. The group comprises eight physicians and three APPs, operating across both clinic and hospital settings with the operational backing of a national GI network. The MSO infrastructure handles analytics, compliance, and revenue cycle management — freeing providers to focus on clinical care rather than administrative overhead. Sandy offers a high quality of life at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, minutes from Salt Lake City.
Perks and Benefits
- Compensation details provided upon inquiry — competitive with market for GI-experienced APPs
- Full-time employment with a physician-led governance structure that preserves clinical autonomy
- MSO support covering analytics, compliance, and revenue cycle management — minimal administrative burden for clinical staff
- National-scale operational and technology resources through GI Alliance network membership
- Ongoing continuing education and credentialing support built into the practice infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- Private gastroenterology group staffed by 8 physicians and 3 APPs — a well-resourced, collegial team
- Scope of practice spans both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings
- APP responsibilities include comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic workup, and laboratory ordering
- Active role in patient and family counseling on GI conditions, disease management, and health maintenance
- Flexible schedule aligned with practice and patient care needs
- Physician supervision model with collaborative team-based care delivery
- GI Alliance affiliation provides national-scale technology, operational, and revenue cycle infrastructure
- Clinical decision-making authority retained by care providers — not ceded to MSO management layer
Qualifications
- Current Utah state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (or eligibility to obtain)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical APP experience required
- Gastrointestinal specialty experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-provider physician-APP team
- Active credentialing at assigned facilities required, maintained through ongoing continuing education
About the Community
Sandy is a thriving suburb at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains in the Salt Lake Valley, offering immediate access to world-class skiing at Alta, Snowbird, and Park City alongside year-round hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor recreation. The city combines a low cost of living relative to comparable mountain-west metros with highly rated schools, a strong local economy, and a 20-minute commute to downtown Salt Lake City. For clinicians seeking an active lifestyle without sacrificing urban amenities, the Salt Lake Valley consistently ranks among the most livable regions in the western United States.