Gastroenterology Physician Assistant

Start the day excited to make a difference end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Join our dynamic and collaborative Gastroenterology team providing inpatient care at Mary Washington Hospital. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our GI physicians in managing hospitalized patients with acute gastrointestinal illnesses. This position is exclusively hospital-based and focused on rounding, with no after-hours or on-call responsibilities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the attending Gastroenterologist to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute GI conditions.

• Perform initial GI workups and follow-up assessments as directed.

• Participate in daily hospital rounds, reviewing test results, documentation, and care plans.
• Rounding at both Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital. Hospitals are approx. 20 minutes apart.

• Partner with residents and, beginning Fall 2026, GI Fellows as part of an academic and team-based environment.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• EPIC EMR used in the Hospital and Clinic
• Full-service GI unit

Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is a fully integrated, regional medical system providing inpatient and outpatient care through over 80 facilities and services located on several medical campuses. Mary Washington Healthcare has been serving the Fredericksburg community since 1899 through our mission to improve the health of the people we serve. Our facilities include two state-of-the-art hospitals: Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed regional medical center, and Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital.

A great place to live and work.
We offer a competitive salary, full benefits package, and an excellent living and practice environment. An added benefit to working here is living here. Fredericksburg, VA. is one of the fastest-growing cities and our proximity to Washington, DC and Richmond offers easy access without the commute, congestion, or cost of living. If the outdoors is more your style, it's just around the corner, with the Shenandoah and Blue Ridge Mountains only an hour away. And with a burgeoning foodie scene, great housing options, and exceptional school choices, here you will find an unmatched quality of life.

Qualifications:

• Active NP or PA license in the state of Virginia or eligible
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required
• 1 yr + experience in Gastroenterology or acute care preferred but not required
• Ability to work with a team and build strong working relationships with health care team
• Demonstrate integrity, quality, adaptability, and desire to positively impact lives of our patients through compassionate care
• Successful completion of pre-placement employment evaluation

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.