Hepatology & Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner – Liver Care | $115K–$185K | Tucson, AZ HZ
Updated 10/16/26
85716, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Gastroenterology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
DNP
MSN/MSRN
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology
Tucson, Arizona | Full-Time | Onsite | Regular Satellite Clinic Travel
NorTek Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner for an established specialty practice focused on comprehensive liver care. This opportunity combines outpatient hepatology care, specialty procedures, clinical research, and ongoing professional education.
Experienced NPs transitioning from general practice are considered, with training and supervision adjusted to prior clinical experience and demonstrated competency. GI or hepatology experience is preferred. New graduate NPs are not currently being considered.
Job Highlights
- $115,000–$185,000 annual compensation range
- Approximately $135,971 base for NPs with 2–3 years of general NP experience
- Approximately $157,000+ base for NPs with GI/hepatology experience, depending on qualifications
- $200 additional per satellite clinic day
- Business mileage reimbursement
- Annual performance incentive eligibility
- Full-time, onsite position
- Approximately 16–20 patients per day
- Specialty focus on liver disease and hepatology
- Training available for paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy
- Opportunity to participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator
- One week of paid orientation
- Health insurance, 401(k), PTO and sick leave may be available
- Approved lodging for qualifying overnight satellite assignments
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, histories, physical examinations, and record reviews.
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients within authorized scope and demonstrated competency.
Review laboratory results and diagnostic studies.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Provide ongoing follow-up and recognize conditions requiring physician consultation.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, lifestyle modifications, adherence, and disease management.
Learn and perform paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy following appropriate training and competency assessment.
Follow established clinical workflows and liver disease treatment protocols.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Collaborate with the hepatology team and supervising/consulting physician.
Support continuity of care across Tucson and assigned satellite clinics.
Clinical Research
Participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator/sub-PI.
Follow study protocols and research workflows.
Maintain accurate documentation for research participants.
Coordinate with the physician and research team regarding assigned study activities.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Appropriate national NP certification.
Arizona NP practice credentials before providing clinical services.
Active DEA registration or eligibility, as applicable.
Prior NP clinical experience; approximately 2–3 years of general NP experience is identified as a consideration pathway.
GI, hepatology, or liver disease experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment and chronic disease management skills.
Strong patient education, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently while seeking appropriate physician consultation.
Willingness to follow standardized protocols and workflows.
Ability to accommodate satellite travel, Saturday coverage, and Monday evening education.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to attend an in-person interview in Tucson, Arizona if selected.
Practice Environment
Established specialty liver practice providing evaluation and management of advanced liver disease, liver failure, fatty liver disease, and post-liver-transplant care. The position combines outpatient clinical care with procedures, research, specialty education, and collaboration with a hepatology team.
Working Hours
Regular clinical hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a 1-hour lunch.
Approximately 3–4 satellite clinic days per week.
Approximately 2 clinic days per week in Tucson.
Approximately 2 Saturday clinic days per month in Tucson.
Mandatory educational sessions every Monday at 7:00 PM.
Final weekly rotation and clinic assignments will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Travel Requirements:
Regular travel to satellite clinics is an essential part of the position.
Business mileage reimbursed at the applicable IRS rate.
$200 travel bonus per satellite clinic day.
Approved lodging may be provided when satellite assignments require an overnight stay.
Clinic locations and travel expectations will be reviewed before acceptance.
Skills
Hepatology
Gastroenterology
Liver disease management
Outpatient clinical evaluation
Chronic disease management
Patient assessment
Diagnostic testing/lab interpretation
Treatment planning
Patient education
Medication management
Paracentesis
Therapeutic phlebotomy
Clinical research
Documentation
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Care coordination
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