Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Hepatology & Gastroenterology | Up to $10K Sign-On Bonus + Relocation

Clinical Responsibilities

The incoming Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and management for patients with liver disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and related acute and chronic medical needs.

Patient Evaluation & Clinical Management

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.

Evaluate and manage patients with liver disease, gastrointestinal conditions, and other complex medical needs.

Review laboratory results, imaging studies, pathology reports, and diagnostic findings.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Prescribe and manage medications within authorized scope of practice.

Monitor treatment responses and identify changes in patient condition.

Determine when additional diagnostic evaluation or physician consultation is necessary.

Provide ongoing follow-up care for patients with chronic and specialty-related conditions.

Support continuity of care through consistent patient monitoring and coordinated treatment planning.

Patient Education & Care Coordination

Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and care plans.

Provide guidance on nutrition, lifestyle modifications, preventive care, and long-term disease management.

Communicate clinical findings and treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately.

Collaborate with physicians, clinical personnel, research staff, and administrative team members.

Develop trusting, long-term relationships with patients.

Address patient questions and concerns while maintaining professional boundaries and appropriate standards of care.

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 Procedures & Professional Development

Develop deeper expertise in hepatology and gastroenterology.

Participate in continuing education and clinical collaboration with experienced specialty physicians.

Learn additional hepatology-related procedures following appropriate training and competency assessment.

Review relevant medical literature and incorporate evidence-based practices into clinical decision-making.

Expand clinical capabilities based on demonstrated competency and practice needs.

Clinical Research Opportunities

Depending on experience and assigned responsibilities, the provider may have opportunities to participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator.

Potential responsibilities include:

Following established research protocols and workflows.

Completing accurate research-related patient documentation.

Coordinating with physicians and research personnel.

Supporting patient education and follow-up.

Maintaining compliance with applicable clinical research requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced APP who is clinically confident, dependable, and interested in developing or expanding expertise in hepatology and gastroenterology.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning.

Experience managing acute and chronic medical conditions.

Ability to manage medically complex patients.

Excellent patient communication and education skills.

Strong ownership of patient care responsibilities.

Commitment to accurate and timely documentation.

Willingness to learn and develop specialty competencies.

Ability to work independently within demonstrated clinical competency.

Interest in establishing a long-term career in the Show Low community.