Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Hepatology & Gastroenterology
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Hepatology & Gastroenterology
Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site | White Mountains Region, Arizona
Opportunity Overview
An established specialty medical practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join its outpatient hepatology and gastroenterology team in northeastern Arizona.
This opportunity combines comprehensive patient evaluation, chronic disease management, diagnostic interpretation, patient education, and specialty development. The selected provider will collaborate with experienced hepatology physicians while caring for patients with liver disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and other complex medical needs.
Candidates with direct gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, or transplant-related experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Experienced APPs from Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care may also be considered if they demonstrate sound clinical judgment and a strong commitment to developing specialty expertise.
The ideal candidate is dependable, clinically confident, and interested in building a long-term career serving the local community.
Position Highlights
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Full-time, on-site outpatient specialty practice.
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Experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants encouraged to apply.
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Specialty focus on hepatology, gastroenterology, and liver disease management.
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Collaboration with experienced specialty physicians.
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Opportunities to develop advanced clinical knowledge and procedural skills.
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Potential participation in clinical research activities.
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Continuing education and professional development.
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Opportunity to establish long-term patient relationships in a community-based practice.
Job Responsibilities
Patient Evaluation & Treatment
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and review of relevant records.
Evaluate and manage liver disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and related acute and chronic medical needs.
Review laboratory results, imaging studies, pathology reports, and other diagnostic findings.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and clinical findings.
Prescribe and manage medications within authorized scope of practice.
Monitor treatment response and recognize changes requiring additional evaluation or physician consultation.
Provide ongoing follow-up care for patients with complex and chronic conditions.
Support continuity of care through consistent monitoring and coordinated treatment planning.
Patient Education & Care Coordination
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and adherence to care plans.
Provide guidance on nutrition, lifestyle changes, preventive care, and long-term disease management.
Communicate clinical findings and recommendations clearly and compassionately.
Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, research personnel, and administrative colleagues.
Develop trusting, long-term relationships with patients and the surrounding community.
Respond to patient questions and concerns with professionalism and appropriate clinical judgment.
Documentation & Clinical Standards
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
Follow established clinical protocols, workflows, and documentation requirements.
Apply sound diagnostic reasoning and clinical judgment.
Recognize situations requiring physician consultation or additional diagnostic evaluation.
Maintain compliance with applicable professional and organizational requirements.
Participate in ongoing education, training, and specialty development.
Specialty Development & Research
Expand expertise in hepatology and gastroenterology through continuing education and collaboration with experienced physicians.
Develop additional procedural capabilities following appropriate training, competency assessment, and organizational approval.
Review relevant medical literature and incorporate evidence-based practices into clinical decisions.
Depending on experience and assigned responsibilities, participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator.
Support research protocols, patient documentation, follow-up, and coordination with research personnel.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current national certification appropriate to the provider's discipline.
Active Arizona professional license or ability to obtain the required credentials before beginning clinical services.
DEA registration or eligibility to obtain it, as applicable to assigned duties.
Prior professional clinical experience as an NP or PA.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions.
Ability to interpret laboratory results and diagnostic findings and incorporate them into treatment plans.
Excellent patient education, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Ability to work within demonstrated competency and seek physician consultation when appropriate.
Willingness to follow established clinical protocols and continue developing specialty knowledge.
Ability to work full-time on-site in northeastern Arizona.
Current residence in the area or a firm willingness to relocate.
Preferred Qualifications
Gastroenterology, hepatology, or liver disease management experience.
Experience in transplant medicine or complex digestive health.
Approximately two or more years of APP experience.
Background in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, or chronic disease management.
Experience caring for medically complex patients.
Familiarity with imaging studies, pathology reports, endoscopic findings, or specialized laboratory testing.
Clinical research or subinvestigator experience.
Experience in an outpatient specialty practice.