Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & GI | $135K–$165K+ | Tucson AZ HZ
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Job description
Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology
Specialty: Gastroenterology / Hepatology
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Practice Setting: Outpatient Specialty Care
Position Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Compensation: $135,000–$165,000+ depending on experience and specialty background
About the Opportunity
An established specialty practice in Tucson is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join a growing hepatology and gastroenterology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an NP interested in developing or expanding expertise in liver disease and hepatology while working alongside an experienced specialty team.
Candidates with GI or hepatology experience are strongly preferred, while experienced NPs transitioning from general practice may also be considered with appropriate training and supervision.
New graduate NPs are not currently being considered.
Position Highlights
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Full-time, onsite outpatient specialty position
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Approximately 16–20 patients per day
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Strong focus on hepatology, liver disease, and gastroenterology
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Opportunity to develop advanced specialty expertise
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Clinical research involvement as a Sub-Investigator
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Training provided for paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy
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Paid orientation
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Ongoing specialty education and clinical development
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Annual performance incentive eligibility
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$200 additional compensation per satellite clinic day
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Business mileage reimbursement
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Approved lodging for qualifying overnight satellite assignments
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Health insurance, 401(k), PTO and sick leave
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage outpatient hepatology patients
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
Review laboratory results and diagnostic studies
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
Manage chronic liver disease and follow-up care
Educate patients regarding diagnoses, medications and lifestyle modifications
Learn and perform paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy following training
Participate in clinical research activities
Maintain accurate clinical and research documentation
Collaborate with hepatology physicians and the clinical team
Provide coverage across Tucson and assigned satellite clinics
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
National NP certification
Arizona NP practice credentials before providing patient care
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
Approximately 2–3 years of NP experience preferred
GI, hepatology or liver disease experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical assessment and chronic disease management skills
Excellent patient education and communication abilities
Strong documentation skills
Ability to work independently within scope and competency
Willingness to travel to satellite clinics
Availability for Saturday coverage and Monday evening education
Commitment to ongoing specialty learning
Ability to attend an in-person interview in Tucson
Working Hours
Regular hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Approximately 2 clinic days per week in Tucson
Approximately 3–4 satellite clinic days per week
Approximately 2 Saturday clinic days per month
Mandatory Monday educational sessions at 7:00 PM
Regular travel to satellite locations is an essential part of the position
Mileage reimbursed at the applicable IRS rate
Overnight lodging may be provided for qualifying assignments
Skills
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Liver Disease Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessment & Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Education
- Laboratory & Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Paracentesis
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Outpatient Patient Care
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
- NP Independent Practice
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Follow-Up & Care Management
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join an established specialty practice where you can build meaningful expertise in hepatology and liver disease, participate in clinical research, develop procedural skills, and work closely with an experienced specialty team.
Interested candidates should submit a current CV along with compensation expectations, Arizona licensing status, DEA status, availability to interview, and earliest realistic start date.