Description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Gastroenterology Services 
MercyOne Genesis - Davenport, Iowa 

The Inpatient Gastroenterology APP provides comprehensive care to hospitalized patients in collaboration with GI Hospitalists and Gastroenterologists. This role supports the inpatient GI service through patient rounding, care coordination, procedural support, and management of GI-related conditions while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Conduct daily inpatient rounds and evaluate patients with gastrointestinal disorders. 

• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians. 

• Manage admissions, consultations, progress notes, and discharge planning. 

• Assist physicians with GI procedures as appropriate. 

• Interpret diagnostic studies, laboratory results, and imaging findings. 

• Coordinate care with hospitalists, nursing staff, specialists, and ancillary services. 

• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care. 

• Facilitate smooth transitions of care and coordinate outpatient follow-up appointments. 

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support service line goals. 

Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program 

• Board certified/eligible (PA-C or NP) 

• GI experience preferred; new graduates with strong inpatient training will be considered 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong clinical judgment and procedural skills 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. 

• Ability to manage complex inpatient medical conditions. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills. 

• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation. 

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. 

Work Environment 

• Primarily hospital-based inpatient practice. 

• Works closely with GI Hospitalists and Gastroenterologists. 

• Involves inpatient rounding, consultation management, procedural support, and coordination of outpatient follow-up care. 

Why Join MercyOne Genesis? 

• Established and respected GI program serving the Quad Cities region 

• Flexible schedule with work-life balance 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package 

• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth 

We offer: 
$10k Starting bonus and Competitive compensation  
 160 hours PTO/40 hours CME PTO  
$3,000 CME Allowance  
Malpractice Insurance covered, including tail coverage 
Benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance options 
403(b) retirement plan with company match 
Our physician-lead medical group promotes leadership, wellness and work-life balance, providing resources to achieve your goals. 
 

Please let me know if you would like to be a part of the future of excellent patient care at MercyOne.   

Angie.Stierwalt@mercyone.org 

The Quad Cities (community nickname) is the largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis. It is three hours west of Chicago and two and a half hours east of Des Moines, Iowa. The area has recently been ranked as a best place to live and is known for safe neighborhoods, short commute times and a reasonable cost of living.   The community is fortunate to have excellent schools, the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, over 20 golf sources and many seasonal outdoor activities.   The John Deere Classic, PGA Tour event, and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer. 

MercyOne Genesis, established in 1869, is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities, boasting a workforce of over 5,000 employees. The non-profit regional health system serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The system offers a comprehensive continuum of health care services through its network of hospitals and affiliates. Its hospitals include Genesis Medical Center locations in Davenport (East Rusholme Street and West Central Park Avenue), DeWitt, Aledo, and Silvis, as well as the management of Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. Throughout its history, MercyOne Genesis has been recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. MercyOne Genesis and its affiliates provide a full continuum of health services while fostering strong community ties in the vibrant Quad Cities region.

The Quad Cities offers safe communities, excellent public schools, and affordability, while providing an amazing professional opportunity for someone who wants to be busy. The largest metropolitan area on the Mississippi River between Minneapolis and St. Louis, the Quad Cities is three hours west of Chicago and one hour east of the University of Iowa in Iowa City (Go Hawkeyes!). The area has recently been ranked best place to live. The community is fortunate to support the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts, a local festival scene, minor league baseball and hockey, and many seasonal outdoor activities. The John Deere Classic, PGA Tour event, and the Bix 7 road race bring in people from all over the world every summer.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.