Advanced Practice Provider – Hepatology & Gastroenterology | Specialty Care Copy job title

Updated 10/26/26
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Degree Required DNP MSN/MSRN
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description Advanced Practice Provider – Hepatology & Gastroenterology

Full-Time | On-Site | Northeastern Arizona

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
An established specialty medical practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its growing outpatient team in Northeastern Arizona.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced APP with a background in hepatology, gastroenterology, internal medicine, family medicine, or primary care who is interested in delivering comprehensive specialty care and developing advanced expertise in liver and digestive health.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and review medical records.
• Evaluate and manage patients with liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and related acute and chronic conditions.
• Review laboratory results, imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostic findings.
• Develop treatment plans, manage medications within authorized scope, and monitor patient progress.
• Provide follow-up care, patient education, and care coordination.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols.
• Participate in continuing education, specialty procedure training, and clinical research when applicable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current national certification appropriate to the discipline.
• Active Arizona license or ability to obtain required credentials before starting.
• Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration, as applicable.
• Prior clinical experience as an NP or PA.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, patient education, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site and reside locally or relocate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Hepatology, gastroenterology, liver disease, transplant medicine, or digestive health experience.
• Approximately two or more years of APP experience.
• Family medicine, internal medicine, primary care, or chronic disease management background.
• Experience with medically complex patients, specialty outpatient care, or clinical research.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Outpatient specialty practice with collaboration from experienced specialty physicians and opportunities for continued education and specialty development.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, professional development, specialty training, and potential performance-based incentives. Details will be confirmed during hiring.

WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
Build a long-term career in specialty medicine while helping patients manage complex liver and gastrointestinal conditions. Experienced primary care and internal medicine APPs interested in developing specialty expertise are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and medical record reviews.
- Evaluate and manage patients with liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, and related acute and chronic conditions.
- Review laboratory results, imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostic findings.
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and manage medications within the authorized scope of practice.
- Provide follow-up care, monitor treatment responses, and identify when additional evaluation or physician consultation is needed.
- Educate patients about diagnoses, medications, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and long-term disease management.
- Coordinate care with physicians and other clinical team members to support positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow established clinical protocols.
- Participate in continuing education and develop additional hepatology and gastroenterology expertise.
- Pursue specialty procedure training as appropriate to demonstrated competency and practice needs.
- Participate in clinical research activities when applicable to experience and assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current national certification appropriate to the provider's discipline.
- Active Arizona license or ability to obtain the required credentials before starting.
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration, as applicable.
- Prior clinical experience as an NP or PA; experienced providers are preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment-planning skills.
- Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Ability to interpret laboratory results and other diagnostic findings.
- Strong patient communication, education, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work full-time on-site and reside in the local area or relocate.

Working Hours

Full-Time | On-Site | Northeastern Arizona

Skills

Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Chronic Disease Management, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Evaluation, Liver Disease Management, Patient Education, Medication Management, Clinical Research
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