Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology (IBD) - Atlantic Medical Group GI at Summit, NJ

Morristown, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare systems, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) to join Atlantic Medical Group GI at Summit located on the Overlook Medical Center campus.

Eligibility: 120422178404 - Gastroenterology

Posted Jun 9

Shift and hours: Monday-Friday with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends or call5 shifts · 38 hours a week
Unit and setting: Atlantic Medical Group GI at Summit · Hospital join Atlantic Medical Group GI at Summit located on the Overlook Medical Center campus
License: NP license Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New JerseyLicensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey
Term: Permanent

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License: Licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey Check your license
Certification: ACLS certification ACLS and BLS certification required
Certification: BLS certification
Education: Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
Also asks: Excellent communication and computer skills Must have excellent communication and computer skills

Preferred

Experience: 3-5 years of Gastroenterology experience 3-5 years of Gastroenterology experience preferred
Experience: At least two years of GI or another subspecialty experience, with interest in IBD The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in GI, or another subspecialty, with an interest in IBD.
Experience: Medical sub-specialty experience Medical Sub-Specialty experience preferred

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What it pays

Benefits

BenefitsCompetitive salaryCompetitive salary
BenefitsHealth, dental, Rx and vision plansRobust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
Benefits403b retirement plan with company match403b retirement plan with company match
BenefitsComprehensive malpractice policyComprehensive Malpractice Policy
BenefitsEligible for Federal Student Loan ForgivenessNon-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
BenefitsGenerous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidaysGenerous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays

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BenefitsGME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boardsGME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards
BenefitsTuition reimbursement for advanced degreesTuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
BenefitsGrowth and mentorship opportunitiesOutstanding growth & mentorship opportunities
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

The role and schedule

Day to day: Advocate for patients, family members, and nursing personnel Advocate for patients, family members, and nursing personnel
Day to day: Support policy and services that advocate for patient rights and optimal environments of healthcare Support policy and services that advocate for patient rights and optimal environments of healthcare
Day to day: Develop plans of care and implementation of treatment Develop plans of care and implementation of treatment
Day to day: Perform evidence-based interventions consistent with patient/family needs Perform evidence-based interventions consistent with patient/family needs
Day to day: Evaluate effectiveness of interventions for resolution or preventing patient care problems Evaluate effectiveness of interventions for resolution or preventing patient care problems
Day to day: Document in the medical record; discharge summaries for collaborating and referring physicians Document appropriately in the medical record; discharge summaries for distribution to collaborating and referring physicians
Day to day: Manage and assist to meet health education needs of patient and families Manage and assist to meet health education needs of patient and families
Day to day: Initiate consultation and referrals to appropriate specialty providers when indicated Initiate consultation and referrals to appropriate specialty providers when indicated
Day to day: Collaborate in consultation, teaching, management, and research to improve outcomes in nursing practice Collaborate with other disciplines in consultation, teaching, management, and research activities to improve outcomes in nursing practice and enhance the healthcare environment
Day to day: Prioritize daily tasks and assignments Prioritize daily tasks and assignments
Day to day: Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes
Day to day: Engage in critical analysis of own practice and the medical literature for improvement Engage in critical analysis of own practice experience and the medical literature for the purposes of self and practice improvement
Day to day: Pursue formal and independent learning to enhance knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development Pursue and participate in formal and independent learning activities to enhance knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development
Weekends: no weekends with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends or call
On call: no call
Details: Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities at Overlook Medical Center This position entails both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities at Overlook Medical Center.

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Atlantic Health System

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Benefits and PTO generally good; challenges with covering shifts and unpredictable schedules hinder work-life balance

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Atlantic Health System is Seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) for Gastroenterology (IBD) in Summit, New Jersey Atlantic Health System, one of New Jersey's largest non-profit healthcare systems, is seeking an Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) to join Atlantic Medical Group GI at Summit located on the Overlook Medical Center campus. The Atlantic Medical Group Gastroenterology program is growing and is expanding the IBD Program. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in GI, or another subspecialty, with an interest in IBD.

This position offers a great work/life balance with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekends or call. This position entails both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities at Overlook Medical Center. Responsibilities Advocate for patients, family members, and nursing personnel Support policy and services that advocate for patient rights and optimal environments of healthcare Develop plans of care and implementation of treatment Perform evidence-based interventions consistent with patient/family needs Evaluate effectiveness of interventions for resolution or preventing patient care problems Document appropriately in the medical record; discharge summaries for distribution to collaborating and referring physicians Manage and assist to meet health education needs of patient and families Initiate consultation and referrals to appropriate specialty providers when indicated Collaborate with other disciplines in consultation, teaching, management, and research activities to improve outcomes in nursing practice and enhance the healthcare environment Prioritize daily tasks and assignments Identify and recommend opportunities for improvement to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes Engage in critical analysis of own practice experience and the medical literature for the purposes of self and practice improvement Pursue and participate in formal and independent learning activities to enhance knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development Qualifications Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in New Jersey ACLS and BLS certification required 3-5 years of Gastroenterology experience preferred Medical Sub-Specialty experience preferred Must have excellent communication and computer skills Strong work ethic and a team player who can work independently Benefits Competitive salary Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan with company match Comprehensive Malpractice Policy Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Generous PTO, annual sick days, and paid holidays GME allowance and reimbursement for CDS/DEA, licensing, and boards Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees Outstanding growth & mentorship opportunities

What's around it?

In Morristown, NJ

Morristown, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $2,274/mo
Household income: $121,340/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Morristown, NJ

NeighborhoodsMorristown provides distinct enclaves ranging from transit-centered urban living to leafy residential pockets. Downtown Morristown revolves around the historic Green, offering mid-rise apartment buildings, luxury condominiums, and townhomes within walking distance of the train station, dining, and nightlife. Just south, the James Street Area features mature tree-lined streets, larger private lots, and established historic houses that balance privacy with pedestrian access to town. To the west, Burnham Park is characterized by single-family Colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, and expanded character homes positioned around municipal parkland. The Washington's Headquarters Area borders Morristown National Historical Park, showcasing classic historic architecture. Nearby Convent Station, situated on the border of Morris Township and Drew University, serves as an appealing residential alternative for physicians and healthcare commuters seeking quiet streets with direct rail access.

Morristown provides distinct enclaves ranging from transit-centered urban living to leafy residential pockets. Downtown Morristown revolves around the historic Green, offering mid-rise apartment buildings, luxury condominiums, and townhomes within walking distance of the train station, dining, and nightlife.

Just south, the James Street Area features mature tree-lined streets, larger private lots, and established historic houses that balance privacy with pedestrian access to town. To the west, Burnham Park is characterized by single-family Colonials, Cape Cods, ranches, and expanded character homes positioned around municipal parkland.

The Washington's Headquarters Area borders Morristown National Historical Park, showcasing classic historic architecture. Nearby Convent Station, situated on the border of Morris Township and Drew University, serves as an appealing residential alternative for physicians and healthcare commuters seeking quiet streets with direct rail access.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jenniferpickett.com Source 2: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

Getting aroundMorristown Medical Center, anchored by Atlantic Health System, sits directly within the town limits, making local commutes from downtown or central residential pockets a brief drive or bike ride. Regional vehicle access is facilitated by Interstate 287, Route 24, and Route 10, though local downtown arteries and the streets surrounding the Green experience steady vehicle congestion during rush hours. For regional transit, the NJ Transit Morris-Essex Line provides direct Midtown Direct service into New York Penn Station and Hoboken in approximately 50 to 75 minutes, operating out of both Morristown Station and Convent Station. While downtown residents can easily manage daily errands on foot, having a car is generally necessary for navigating the surrounding township and regional shopping corridors.

Morristown Medical Center, anchored by Atlantic Health System, sits directly within the town limits, making local commutes from downtown or central residential pockets a brief drive or bike ride. Regional vehicle access is facilitated by Interstate 287, Route 24, and Route 10, though local downtown arteries and the streets surrounding the Green experience steady vehicle congestion during rush hours.

For regional transit, the NJ Transit Morris-Essex Line provides direct Midtown Direct service into New York Penn Station and Hoboken in approximately 50 to 75 minutes, operating out of both Morristown Station and Convent Station. While downtown residents can easily manage daily errands on foot, having a car is generally necessary for navigating the surrounding township and regional shopping corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jenniferpickett.com Source 2: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 3: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to expansive green spaces, headlined by Morristown National Historical Park, which preserves over 1,600 acres across Washington's Headquarters and Jockey Hollow, where miles of wooded hiking trails wind past reconstructed soldier huts. Within town limits, Burnham Park offers athletic fields, walking areas, and recreational ponds. The nearby Frelinghuysen Arboretum provides formal garden displays, flowering cherry trees, and expansive walking grounds. For extended nature walks and wildlife observation, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge features an observation center with a boardwalk trail and eight miles of wooded paths home to hundreds of bird species.

Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to expansive green spaces, headlined by Morristown National Historical Park, which preserves over 1,600 acres across Washington's Headquarters and Jockey Hollow, where miles of wooded hiking trails wind past reconstructed soldier huts. Within town limits, Burnham Park offers athletic fields, walking areas, and recreational ponds.

The nearby Frelinghuysen Arboretum provides formal garden displays, flowering cherry trees, and expansive walking grounds. For extended nature walks and wildlife observation, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge features an observation center with a boardwalk trail and eight miles of wooded paths home to hundreds of bird species.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thepulseusa.com Source 2: visitnj.org Source 3: jenniferpickett.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

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Living in Morristown

Morristown stands out in northern New Jersey as a dynamic county seat where deep Revolutionary War heritage intersects with an energetic, walkable downtown. Anchored by Morristown Medical Center—one of the state’s premier hospital systems and top healthcare employers—the town offers incoming nurses an ideal mix of career proximity and vibrant off-duty life. Shift workers can easily transition from hospital rounds to evening meals at South + Pine, concerts at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, or cocktails at The Laundromat speakeasy, all centered around the bustling Morristown Green. Housing options accommodate diverse lifestyle needs, spanning modern downtown apartments and condominiums near the NJ Transit Midtown Direct train line to quiet, tree-lined streets in Burnham Park and the historic James Street corridor. Outdoor escapes are readily accessible, from hiking through the 1,600 wooded acres at Jockey Hollow to exploring the boardwalks of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. While navigating peak downtown traffic and competitive Morris County housing demand can present real challenges, Morristown delivers a connected, culturally rich community that feels far more engaging than a conventional commuter suburb.

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As of 2026Source 1: jenniferpickett.com Source 2: theoldendorpgroup.com Source 3: thepulseusa.com Source 4: visitnj.org Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: nelsonwesterberg.com

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