Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Liver Disease | Training Provided
Updated 11/06/26
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice/Primary Care
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Liver Disease | Training Provided
Full-Time | Permanent | Outpatient | Tucson Metro Area, Arizona
Opportunity Overview
An established specialty medical practice is seeking a patient-focused Nurse Practitioner to join its outpatient hepatology team in the Tucson metropolitan area.
This opportunity welcomes both experienced providers and new graduates who have a strong clinical foundation, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in developing expertise in liver disease management.
Working alongside experienced specialty providers, you will help care for patients with fatty liver disease, advanced liver disease, liver failure, and post-transplant care needs. The practice offers structured onboarding, clinical mentorship, ongoing education, and opportunities to participate in clinical research.
Prior gastroenterology or hepatology experience is preferred but is not required for candidates who are willing to complete specialty training and ongoing independent study.
Position Highlights
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Full-time, on-site outpatient specialty practice.
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New graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners encouraged to apply.
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Specialty training and ongoing clinical support.
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Established clinical team and structured mentorship.
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Approximately 16–20 new and follow-up patients per day.
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60-minute new-patient appointments and 30-minute follow-up appointments.
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Monday–Friday clinic schedule, with assigned satellite clinic travel and approximately twice-monthly Saturday coverage.
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Base salary determined by experience and specialty background.
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Additional satellite clinic day compensation and business mileage reimbursement.
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Clinical research participation opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and outpatient assessments.
Evaluate and manage liver-related conditions within authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians and experienced specialty providers.
Review laboratory results and diagnostic studies, monitor treatment response, and coordinate follow-up care.
Develop expertise in managing patients with advanced liver disease and liver failure through appropriate training and supervision.
Educate patients on medications, treatment adherence, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and long-term disease management.
Recognize changes in clinical status and obtain timely physician consultation when needed.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
Coordinate care with medical assistants, administrative staff, referring clinicians, and the specialty team.
Support clinical research activities, including protocol adherence, participant documentation, and coordination with research personnel.
Provide continuity of care across the primary clinic and assigned satellite locations.
Training, Orientation & Mentorship
The practice offers a structured transition into specialty clinical responsibilities.
Initial orientation: Training in the electronic health record, documentation, treatment planning, and clinical workflows.
First three months: Direct supervision and mentorship from a physician or experienced Nurse Practitioner.
After the initial three months: Progression toward indirect supervision, as appropriate to demonstrated competency and applicable requirements.
Ongoing development: Continued access to supervising providers throughout the six-month training period and beyond.
Weekly education: Monday educational meetings at 7:00 PM covering clinical knowledge, treatments, and patient management.
Providers are expected to pursue independent specialty reading and study outside scheduled clinical hours.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Appropriate national Nurse Practitioner certification.
Arizona Nurse Practitioner credentials and authorization to practice before beginning clinical duties.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it, as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and documentation skills.
Sound clinical judgment and ability to recognize when physician consultation is necessary.
Willingness to complete specialty training and ongoing independent learning.
Availability for assigned satellite clinic travel and periodic Saturday coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in hepatology or gastroenterology.
Background in internal medicine, primary care, or another relevant outpatient specialty.
Experience managing chronic disease and medically complex patients.
Interest in liver disease, fatty liver disease, advanced liver disease, and post-transplant care.
Interest in clinical research and evidence-based specialty medicine.
New graduates and qualified NPs without direct GI or hepatology experience will be considered.
Working Hours
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Appropriate national Nurse Practitioner certification.
Arizona Nurse Practitioner credentials and authorization to practice before beginning clinical duties.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it, as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
Strong clinical assessment, patient education, communication, and documentation skills.
Sound clinical judgment and ability to recognize when physician consultation is necessary.
Willingness to complete specialty training and ongoing independent learning.
Availability for assigned satellite clinic travel and periodic Saturday coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in hepatology or gastroenterology.
Background in internal medicine, primary care, or another relevant outpatient specialty.
Experience managing chronic disease and medically complex patients.
Interest in liver disease, fatty liver disease, advanced liver disease, and post-transplant care.
Interest in clinical research and evidence-based specialty medicine.
New graduates and qualified NPs without direct GI or hepatology experience will be considered.
Schedule & Work Environment
Employment: Full-time, permanent.
Setting: Outpatient specialty clinic.
Location: Tucson Metro Area, Arizona.
Typical clinic hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch.
Satellite travel: Required for assigned clinics.
Saturday coverage: Approximately twice monthly in Tucson.
Education meetings: Mondays at 7:00 PM.
Patient volume: Approximately 16–20 new and follow-up visits per day.
Support: Medical assistants, front-desk personnel, and experienced specialty providers.
Approved lodging may be available for qualifying distant satellite assignments.
Final scheduling rotations and travel expectations will be reviewed during the interview process.
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