Hepatology & Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner – $165K+ | Tucson, AZ (ID-BB134643)

Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will:

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and manage patients within the NP's authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
Review laboratory results and diagnostic studies.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Provide ongoing management and follow-up of patients with liver disease.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications and treatment plans.
Learn and perform paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy following appropriate training and competency assessment.
Follow established clinical protocols and evidence-based hepatology guidelines.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with hepatologists and the broader clinical team.
Participate in clinical research activities as an assigned subinvestigator.
Support patient care across Tucson and assigned satellite clinic locations.
Schedule & Travel

Regular clinical hours are approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch.

The position includes:

Approximately 2 clinic days per week in Tucson
Approximately 3–4 satellite clinic days per week, depending on assignments
Approximately twice-monthly Saturday clinic coverage in Tucson
Mandatory Monday 7:00 PM educational sessions

Satellite travel is an essential component of the position.

Providers receive:

$200 per satellite clinic day
Business mileage reimbursement
Approved lodging when an overnight stay is appropriate for qualifying assignments

Satellite locations and travel schedules will be discussed during the interview process.

Clinical Research

The NP will have the opportunity to participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator.

Responsibilities may include:

Following study protocols
Documenting research participant visits
Coordinating with physicians and research staff
Supporting assigned study-related clinical activities
Maintaining accurate research documentation
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Current national NP certification
Arizona NP practice credentials or ability to obtain them
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain, as applicable
Prior NP clinical experience
Approximately 2–3 years of general NP experience may be considered
GI, hepatology or liver disease experience preferred
Strong clinical assessment and chronic disease management skills
Excellent patient education and communication abilities
Strong documentation skills
Ability to work independently while appropriately consulting physicians
Willingness to follow standardized clinical protocols and workflows
Willingness to participate in satellite clinic travel
Availability for Saturday coverage and Monday evening education
Commitment to ongoing specialty learning and professional development

New graduate Nurse Practitioners are not currently being considered.

Training & Professional Development

The practice provides one week of paid orientation covering clinical workflows, documentation standards, protocols and practice expectations.

NPs transitioning from general practice may receive training and supervision appropriate to their existing experience and demonstrated competency.

Candidates should be comfortable with continued independent learning, reviewing medical literature and developing specialty knowledge in hepatology.

Interview Process

Selected candidates must complete a pre-interview questionnaire before a phone interview is scheduled.

Candidates who advance will be required to attend an in-person interview in Tucson, Arizona.

Apply Today

Qualified Nurse Practitioners are encouraged to apply with a current CV.

Please include information regarding:

NP clinical experience
GI/hepatology experience, if applicable
Arizona licensure status
DEA status
Compensation expectations
Availability for interview
Earliest potential start date
Ability to travel to satellite clinics
Availability for Saturday coverage and Monday evening education

Job Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology/Gastroenterology
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Setting: Outpatient Specialty Practice