Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology / Liver Disease | Tucson, AZ (BB)
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Job description
****New graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to apply. Specialty training, physician supervision, and ongoing clinical support provided.
Build your career in gastroenterology and hepatology with an established specialty practice dedicated to comprehensive liver care. Liver Institute is seeking a motivated, patient-focused Nurse Practitioner to join its outpatient team in Tucson, Arizona, with opportunities to serve surrounding satellite communities.
This opportunity welcomes both experienced GI/hepatology providers and qualified new graduates with a strong clinical foundation. Develop specialized expertise in liver disease management, advanced liver disease, liver failure, and post-transplant care while working alongside experienced physicians and specialty providers.
| Clinical Background | Annual Base Salary |
|---|---|
| New graduate | $110,000–$120,000 |
| Experienced APP without direct GI/hepatology experience | $120,000–$130,000 |
| Direct gastroenterology experience | $130,000–$140,000, negotiable |
| Gastroenterology and hepatology experience | $150,000, negotiable |
Compensation may be negotiated for particularly well-qualified candidates.
Additional compensation includes:
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$200 per assigned satellite clinic day.
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Business mileage reimbursement at the applicable IRS rate.
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Annual performance incentive eligibility based on completed patient encounters, subject to the practice's incentive terms.
About the Practice
Liver Institute provides comprehensive outpatient care for patients with fatty liver disease, advanced liver disease, liver failure, and post-transplant care needs.
The clinical team emphasizes coordinated treatment, patient education, continuity of care, and collaboration among experienced specialty providers.
For this Tucson opening, prior GI/hepatology experience is preferred but not required. New graduates and qualified NPs from primary care, internal medicine, and other relevant outpatient backgrounds will be considered.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage liver-related conditions within your credentials, clinical competency, and authorized scope of practice.
Develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and experienced specialty providers.
Review laboratory results and diagnostic studies, monitor treatment response, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Develop expertise in managing advanced liver disease and liver failure with supervision and support appropriate to experience.
Educate patients regarding medications, treatment adherence, nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and long-term disease management.
Recognize changes in clinical status and seek timely physician consultation.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation using established templates and clinical workflows.
Coordinate care with medical assistants, front-desk staff, referring clinicians, and the specialty team.
Support assigned clinical research activities, including protocol adherence, participant documentation, and coordination with the research team.
Provide continuity of care across Tucson and assigned satellite locations.
This is an outpatient clinical position. Hospital-based procedural work is not part of the opportunity.
Patient Volume & Clinical Support
The practice reports an expected patient volume of approximately 16–20 new and follow-up patients daily.
New-patient appointments: 60 minutes.
Follow-up appointments: 30 minutes.
Medical assistant and front-desk support provided.
The final appointment mix, scheduling template, and training-period expectations will be reviewed during the interview process.
Training, Orientation & Mentorship
The practice provides a structured transition into its clinical systems and specialty responsibilities.
First week: Orientation to the EHR, documentation, treatment planning, and practice workflows.
First three months: Direct supervision with a physician or experienced NP.
After three months: Transition toward indirect supervision as appropriate to demonstrated competency.
Six-month training period and beyond: Continued access to the supervising provider.
Providers participate in Monday educational meetings at 7:00 PM, covering new clinical knowledge, treatments, and patient management.
Candidates must be willing to complete independent specialty reading and study outside scheduled clinical hours, particularly when entering hepatology without prior specialty experience.
Schedule & Satellite Travel
Regular clinic hours generally 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch.
Full-time, on-site outpatient practice.
Regular travel to assigned satellite clinics.
Approximately twice-monthly Saturday clinic coverage in Tucson.
Monday educational meetings at 7:00 PM.
Approved lodging may be provided for qualifying distant satellite assignments.
The final weekly rotation, total workdays, travel frequency, and Saturday arrangements will be reviewed before acceptance.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Appropriate national NP certification.
Arizona NP credentials required before beginning clinical practice.
DEA registration or ability to obtain it, as applicable to assigned duties.
Strong clinical assessment, patient education, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to follow clinical protocols, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when physician consultation is necessary.
Willingness to complete specialty training, participate in evening educational meetings, and pursue independent learning.
Availability for assigned satellite travel and Saturday coverage.
Preferred clinical backgrounds:
Hepatology.
Gastroenterology.
Primary care.
Internal medicine.
Other relevant outpatient clinical experience.
Prior GI/hepatology employment is not required for every candidate.
Benefits
Health insurance.
401(k).
Paid time off and sick leave.
Satellite clinic travel compensation and mileage reimbursement.
Approved lodging for qualifying assignments.
Annual performance incentive eligibility.
Ongoing specialty education and access to experienced clinical providers.
Benefit eligibility and specific terms will be reviewed during the hiring process.
Interview Process
Candidates must complete the practice's pre-interview questionnaire before the initial interview.
Selected candidates will also participate in an in-person interview in Tucson, Arizona.