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This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 285402 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 285403.
A total of two (2), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities
As a General Gastroenterology APP, you will be a vital member of a highly functioning multidisciplinary team specializing in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered health services to individuals navigating GI disease.
- Obtain comprehensive history and physical examinations for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients
- Assess, diagnose, and evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement specialized care plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
- Monitor and adjust patient plan of care
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
- Complete timely and accurate progress notes
- Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
- Provide specialized education to patient and families about disease-based health problems, health maintenance activities and preventative behaviors
- Provide prescriptions and instructions for medical supplies as necessary
- Manage inbox messages and provide cross cover for other APPs on service
- Attend required training
- Stay current with trends and advancements in hepatology by participating in educational programs, attending in-services, engaging with professional associations and reviewing relevant literature
Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the GI Service Chief or designee
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager
Required Qualifications
NP:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan
- Current specialty certification to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner FNP, Adult Nurse Practitioner ANP, or Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Current AHA Approved BLS certification
- Current DEA registration required
- 3 years experience as an APP
- 1 year experience working as an APP in Gastroenterology
PA:
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current AHA Approved BLS certification
- Current DEA registration required
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- 3 years experience as an APP
- 1 year experience working as an APP in Gastroenterology
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications
- General gastroenterology experience preferred
- Experience practicing as an APP in an Ambulatory setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills measured by references and interview
- Demonstrated success working within a multidisciplinary team model measured by references and interview
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision measured by references and interviews
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks
- Proficiency working with EPIC (EMR)
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - 208,763 / year
What benefits can you look forward to?
- Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Generous Time Off Allowances
- $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (.5 FTE Appointment or higher)
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Nursing Specific Info
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Full time - 40 hours per week
Shift: Standard schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, possible evenings. The schedule is subject to change based on the clinical operational demands where the employee practices.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285402
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (NP) General Gastroenterology
Job Title
NP MEDICAL SPECIALTY
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Taubman Medical Specialties
Posting Begin/End Date
11/06/2026 - 11/20/2026
Career Interest
Nursing - All Nursing
Nursing - Advanced Practice Professional
How to Apply
This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.
NPs are directed to apply to job # 285402 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 285403.
A total of two (2), 1.0 FTE, Advanced Practice Professional (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities
As a General Gastroenterology APP, you will be a vital member of a highly functioning multidisciplinary team specializing in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered health services to individuals navigating GI disease.
- Obtain comprehensive history and physical examinations for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients
- Assess, diagnose, and evaluate patient conditions to develop and implement specialized care plans
- Order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
- Monitor and adjust patient plan of care
- Develop pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment plans
- Complete timely and accurate progress notes
- Collaborates and/or consults with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate
- Provide specialized education to patient and families about disease-based health problems, health maintenance activities and preventative behaviors
- Provide prescriptions and instructions for medical supplies as necessary
- Manage inbox messages and provide cross cover for other APPs on service
- Attend required training
- Stay current with trends and advancements in hepatology by participating in educational programs, attending in-services, engaging with professional associations and reviewing relevant literature
Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the GI Service Chief or designee
- Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager
Required Qualifications
NP:
- Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan
- Current specialty certification to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner FNP, Adult Nurse Practitioner ANP, or Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner AGACNP
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner recognized by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
- Current AHA Approved BLS certification
- Current DEA registration required
- 3 years experience as an APP
- 1 year experience working as an APP in Gastroenterology
PA:
- Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP
- Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Current AHA Approved BLS certification
- Current DEA registration required
- State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
- 3 years experience as an APP
- 1 year experience working as an APP in Gastroenterology
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications
- General gastroenterology experience preferred
- Experience practicing as an APP in an Ambulatory setting
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills measured by references and interview
- Demonstrated success working within a multidisciplinary team model measured by references and interview
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision measured by references and interviews
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks
- Proficiency working with EPIC (EMR)
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the worlds most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Full Time Salary range: $135,855 - 208,763 / year
What benefits can you look forward to?
- Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Plan
- Generous Time Off Allowances
- $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (.5 FTE Appointment or higher)
- Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Tuition Support Program
- Wellness Plans
- Work/Life Resources
Nursing Specific Info
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Full time - 40 hours per week
Shift: Standard schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, possible evenings. The schedule is subject to change based on the clinical operational demands where the employee practices.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail nurserecruit_umhs@med.umich.edu. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMnursing.org.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285402
Working Title
Advanced Practice Professional (NP) General Gastroenterology
Job Title
NP MEDICAL SPECIALTY
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Taubman Medical Specialties
Posting Begin/End Date
11/06/2026 - 11/20/2026
Career Interest
Nursing - All Nursing
Nursing - Advanced Practice Professional
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the GI NP role. An MSN or DNP with a focus in adult-gerontology or family practice typically satisfies this. A general BSN alone may draw an RFE, so confirm your transcript supports the specialty.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research centers can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. GI divisions within academic medical centers are a practical starting point if you want to avoid cap-season timing constraints entirely.
Search LCA filing history by occupation code
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for NP roles. This surfaces which GI practices and health systems have actively sponsored similar positions, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the process.
Confirm prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your metro area and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-1171 before negotiating to know whether the offer clears the required threshold.
Ask employers about H-1B filing timelines early
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in early April for an October 1 start. If a GI practice has never sponsored before, they need lead time to retain counsel and complete the LCA. Raise the timeline in the second or third interview round, not after an offer.
Document procedural competencies for the I-129 petition
USCIS may request evidence that your role requires specialty-level knowledge. Compile records of GI-specific training: endoscopy assist competencies, Barrett's surveillance protocols, or IBD management certifications. These strengthen the specialty occupation argument beyond the degree alone.
H-1B Visa Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in a specific nursing specialty. USCIS evaluates whether the role's duties demand graduate-level knowledge, not just any bachelor's degree. GI NP positions that require independent diagnostic and procedural decision-making generally meet this standard, but your employer's job description must clearly reflect those advanced requirements.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for GI Nurse Practitioners?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and multispecialty group practices with dedicated GI departments are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Smaller independent GI practices can sponsor too but may lack prior experience with the process. You can find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for NP roles directly on Migrate Mate, which filters by occupation code and employer.
Can I change employers on H-1B status if I'm already working as a GI Nurse Practitioner?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can move to a new employer once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. For an H-1B transfer without a pending green card, your new employer simply files an H-1B transfer petition before you start the new role.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect GI NP job offers?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. There are four wage levels tied to experience and supervision, so a senior GI NP role will have a higher floor than an entry-level position. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating helps you confirm the offer is LCA-compliant before the employer begins filing.
Is a Gastroenterology NP role subject to the H-1B annual cap and lottery?
Most private GI practices and for-profit health systems are subject to the annual cap, which means registration in the lottery held each March for an October 1 start date. However, if the employer is a nonprofit hospital, a university-affiliated health system, or a qualifying research institution, they may be cap-exempt and can file at any time of year without lottery registration.