Experienced Nurse Practitioner | Openings In Tucson, Arizona and Show Low, Arizona

Experienced Nurse Practitioner

Specialty Training Provided in Hepatology and Gastroenterology

Two Openings: Tucson, Arizona and Show Low, Arizona
Full-Time | Onsite | Relocation Assistance Available
Base Compensation: Approximately $135,000–$170,000, Depending on Experience
Additional Travel Bonuses, Mileage Reimbursement and Performance Incentives

Are you an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to develop valuable specialty expertise while building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients?

NorTek Medical Staffing is recruiting two experienced Nurse Practitioners for a growing Arizona specialty practice focused on hepatology, gastroenterology, metabolic health, and complex chronic disease management.

One provider will be hired for Tucson, and one will be hired for Show Low.

Previous gastroenterology or hepatology experience is not required. It is a significant advantage, but the practice is equally interested in strong Family Nurse Practitioners and Primary Care Nurse Practitioners who bring at least three years of NP experience, excellent bedside manner, strong clinical judgment, and a genuine urgency to learn.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced provider who wants to move beyond traditional primary care, develop specialty knowledge, participate in clinical research, and learn procedures under the guidance of an experienced hepatology team.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Choose between opportunities in Tucson or Show Low
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Approximately $135,000–$170,000 in base compensation, depending on experience and specialty readiness
• No previous GI or hepatology experience required
• Structured orientation and ongoing specialty education
• Training in liver disease management, research, paracentesis, and therapeutic phlebotomy
• Additional $200 bonus for assigned satellite clinic days
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Approved lodging for qualifying travel assignments
• Annual performance incentive eligibility
• Clinical research and subinvestigator opportunities
• Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and sick leave
• Long-term growth within an expanding specialty practice
• Direct collaboration with an experienced transplant hepatologist

The Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate does not necessarily need a gastroenterology résumé.

We are looking for an experienced Nurse Practitioner who is:

• Clinically confident and capable of managing patients independently within established scope and competency
• Warm, compassionate, and highly personable with patients and families
• Experienced in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, chronic disease management, or a related outpatient setting
• Comfortable evaluating medically complex patients and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic findings
• Motivated to develop expertise in hepatology and gastroenterology
• Proactive about learning and willing to study outside scheduled clinical hours when necessary
• Reliable, accountable, organized, and committed to long-term professional growth
• Comfortable following standardized clinical protocols and documentation requirements
• Able to recognize changes in condition and involve the physician appropriately
• Interested in becoming a trusted specialty provider rather than simply filling a short-term position

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current national Nurse Practitioner certification
• Family Nurse Practitioner or another appropriate primary care certification
• At least three years of professional Nurse Practitioner experience
• Arizona NP credentials in place before providing clinical services
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain it, as applicable
• Strong clinical assessment and chronic disease-management skills
• Excellent bedside manner and patient-education ability
• Strong written documentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to complete the practice’s required pre-interview questionnaire
• Commitment to ongoing specialty education and independent learning

New graduate Nurse Practitioners are not being considered.

Preferred but Not Required

Experience in any of the following areas is helpful but not mandatory:

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology or liver disease
• Internal medicine
• Family medicine
• Adult primary care
• Endocrinology or metabolic health
• Obesity medicine
• Diabetes management
• Complex chronic disease
• Clinical research
• Outpatient specialty care
• High-risk medication management

Candidates with direct GI or hepatology experience may qualify for higher compensation based on their background and demonstrated competency.

About the Practice

Established in 2015, the practice provides comprehensive evaluation and management for patients with:

• Fatty liver disease
• Advanced liver disease
• Liver failure
• Cirrhosis
• Metabolic and chronic liver conditions
• Post-liver-transplant care
• Complex gastroenterology and hepatology needs

The organization expanded into outpatient procedures in 2019 and established a clinical research department in 2022. Its specialty services include a dedicated Fatty Liver Clinic, outpatient procedures, research participation, and long-term disease management.

The Medical Director is a transplant hepatologist with advanced training in hepatology and liver transplantation.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will manage an outpatient schedule of approximately 16–20 patients daily.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, medical-history reviews, and physical examinations
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions within established scope and competency
• Review laboratory results, imaging, diagnostic studies, and relevant medical records
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Provide follow-up care and recognize changes requiring physician consultation
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment adherence, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and ongoing disease management
• Prescribe and monitor medications within authorized scope of practice
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow evidence-based clinical protocols and standardized workflows
• Collaborate closely with the hepatologist, research team, clinical staff, and outside providers
• Support continuity of care across the practice’s Arizona locations
• Learn and perform paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy after appropriate training and competency validation

Specialty Development and Education

Providers entering from primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine will receive orientation and clinical guidance based on their previous experience and demonstrated competency.

The practice provides:

• One week of paid orientation
• Introduction to clinical workflows and documentation standards
• Education in liver disease and specialty-management protocols
• Ongoing physician and clinical-team collaboration
• Monday evening educational sessions
• Procedure training following competency assessment
• Opportunities to review medical literature and current research
• Clinical research exposure and potential subinvestigator responsibilities

This is not a residency or new-graduate training program. Candidates must already possess a strong clinical foundation and be prepared to take ownership of their continued specialty development.

Clinical Research

The position includes opportunities to participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator in accordance with assigned responsibilities and sponsor protocols.

Research responsibilities may include:

• Following established study protocols
• Conducting assigned participant visits
• Maintaining complete and accurate research documentation
• Coordinating with physicians and research personnel
• Supporting continuity between clinical care and study activities
• Maintaining compliance with research and documentation standards

Previous research experience is helpful but not required.

LocationsTucson, Arizona

The Tucson provider will support patient care within the Tucson clinic and may provide scheduled coverage at assigned satellite locations.

Show Low, Arizona

The Show Low provider will serve patients in the White Mountains region and may support additional clinic coverage based on operational needs.

Candidates may indicate their preferred location during the application process.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates interested in moving to either market.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Regular clinical hours are generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Approximately one hour for lunch
• Twice-monthly Saturday coverage may be required
• Monday educational sessions take place at approximately 7:00 PM
• Satellite coverage may be assigned depending on the provider’s primary location and practice needs
• Final schedule, location rotation, and travel expectations will be reviewed before acceptance

Travel Support

When satellite travel is required, the practice offers:

• $200 additional compensation for each assigned satellite clinic day
• Business mileage reimbursement at the applicable rate
• Approved lodging for qualifying assignments
• Advance discussion of travel expectations and clinic assignments

Travel requirements will vary based on whether the provider is based in Tucson or Show Low and will be discussed clearly during the interview process.

Compensation

Compensation is based on total NP experience, specialty background, clinical competency, anticipated training needs, and assigned responsibilities.

Experienced Family or Primary Care Nurse Practitioners

Approximately $135,000–$145,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Nurse Practitioners with GI or Hepatology Experience

Approximately $157,000–$170,000, depending on directly relevant experience, clinical competency, and negotiated responsibilities.

Additional Earning Opportunities

• $200 bonus for each assigned satellite clinic day
• Mileage reimbursement
• Annual performance incentive eligibility
• Potential research and expanded clinical responsibilities

GI or hepatology experience may support placement toward the higher end of the range, but it is not required to be considered.

Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Relocation assistance
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Satellite clinic bonuses
• Annual performance incentives
• Approved lodging for qualifying assignments
• Paid orientation
• Continuing specialty education
• Procedure and research training

Final benefit eligibility and relocation terms will be discussed during the hiring process.

Interview Process

Qualified candidates will complete a pre-interview questionnaire addressing:

• Clinical background
• Professional goals
• Compensation expectations
• Scheduling and location preferences
• Relevant licensing or professional disclosures
• Interest in hepatology and gastroenterology
• Willingness to participate in continued education and specialty development

Selected candidates will then proceed to a telephone or virtual interview. An in-person meeting may be requested before a final hiring decision.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced FNP or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical judgment, an excellent bedside manner, and genuine motivation to learn a valuable specialty, we would like to speak with you.

Please apply and indicate your preferred location:

• Tucson, Arizona
• Show Low, Arizona
• Open to either location

Previous GI or hepatology experience is welcomed, but it is not required.

Nick Cordones
Director of Allied Health
NorTek Medical Staffing
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Position ID: 134643