IBD APP Opportunity with BayCare Medical Group at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida

Advanced Practice Provider - Gastroenterology

BayCare Medical Group is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our growing Gastroenterology team and play a key role in launching an innovative Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Specialty Clinic. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced provider with a strong background in the management and treatment of IBD to help develop a new service line while practicing within a well-established and highly respected Gastroenterology practice. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with GI physicians and multidisciplinary team members while maintaining a high level of autonomy in patient care.

Position Highlights:

• Collaborate with an integrated multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care.
• Extensive clinical support, including: IBD Nurse Navigator, Certified Ostomy Nurse, Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Authorization Specialist.
• Practice within a 340B clinic, enhancing patient access to biologic therapies and specialty medications.
• Strong referral network from BayCare physicians and regional providers.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact by addressing a significant community need for specialized IBD services.
• Plans are in place to acquire an Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS).
• Call responsibilities include 4 days each month and 1 weekend a month.

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Insurance
• Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current Florida APRN or PA licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
• National certification as an APRN or PA.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in Gastroenterology, with specific experience managing patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
• Strong knowledge of current IBD treatment protocols, biologic therapies, and disease monitoring.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.

Preferred

• Experience participating in clinical research or clinical trials.
• Prior experience within a specialty GI or IBD-focused practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Company Overview

About BayCare:

BayCare Medical Group is Tampa Bay's leading multi-specialty group providing primary and specialty care throughout five counties in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our communities.

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care a commitment that's reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage. Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year. This year, we're especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the sixth time by the prestigious PEOPLE Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.

We're proud to serve Tampa Bay, Polk County and the west-central Gulf Coast of Florida. We think you'll find this area a great place not only to work, but also to live, play and grow. We're home to welcoming neighbors, growing and dynamic communities, outstanding schools, colleges and universities, and dedicated team members.

Golfing, fishing, boating/kayaking, shelling, biking, sunbathing, and viewing the sunset from one of America's top beaches are just a few of the reasons why people love this area. Tampa Bay is home to many professional sports teams, discover exciting exhibits at local museums and enjoy listening to the Florida Orchestra at several local venues. Experience the excitement at local and close by amusement parks. It's all here for you to enjoy.