University Gastroenterology (UGI) — a physician-led GI group in Providence, Rhode Island operating within one of the largest gastroenterology networks in the country — is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its established multi-site practice. This role offers a clinician the opportunity to work across both hospital and outpatient clinic settings, delivering comprehensive GI care under physician supervision with the operational backing of a national-scale infrastructure. Providence is a vibrant, walkable city with a strong academic and medical community, making this an attractive placement for an APP seeking specialty depth and urban lifestyle.
Perks and Benefits
- Compensation details provided upon inquiry — competitive with national GI APP market standards given network scale
- Access to continuing education and training support to maintain credentialing in good standing
- Operational support from a national Management Services Organization covering analytics, revenue cycle, and practice infrastructure — reducing administrative burden on clinical staff
- Multi-site credentialing support across all assigned hospital and clinic facilities
- Clinical autonomy preserved within a physician-led group model
Practice Highlights
- Dual-setting practice: responsibilities span both inpatient hospital coverage and outpatient clinic visits
- Scope includes comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic workup, laboratory ordering, and patient and family counseling on GI disease processes and health management
- Physician-supervised collaborative model with flexible scheduling aligned to practice operational needs
- Part of GI Alliance — one of the largest gastroenterology organizations in the United States — providing access to national clinical resources, benchmarking, and peer network
- Management Services Organization (The Specialty Alliance) handles operational infrastructure, allowing providers to focus on clinical care
- Ongoing credentialing maintained across all assigned facilities with institutional support
Qualifications
- Current Rhode Island state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or eligibility to obtain
- Gastrointestinal clinical experience preferred; motivated candidates with strong internal medicine or primary care backgrounds will be considered
- Ability to function collaboratively under physician supervision in a multi-site environment
- Commitment to ongoing credentialing, professional development, and continuing education requirements across all assigned facilities
About the Community
Providence, Rhode Island offers an exceptional quality of life for clinicians relocating to New England — a compact, walkable city with a nationally recognized restaurant and arts scene, strong public and private school options, and easy access to Boston (under an hour by commuter rail). Rhode Island's coastline, Narragansett Bay, and proximity to Cape Cod and the Berkshires provide year-round outdoor recreation, while the city's dense academic medical environment — anchored by Brown University — creates a collegial, intellectually engaged professional community. Cost of living is moderate relative to Boston and New York, making Providence a compelling alternative for APPs seeking urban amenities without major-market pricing.