Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology | $135K–$185K + Travel Pay | Tucson, AZ

NorTek Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Nurse Practitioner for a growing specialty practice in Tucson, Arizona, focused on hepatology, gastroenterology, liver disease management, outpatient procedures, and clinical research.

This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced NP who wants to deepen their specialty expertise while managing a meaningful outpatient caseload. GI or hepatology experience is preferred, but experienced NPs from primary care, internal medicine, or other chronic-disease settings may be considered. New graduates are not being considered. Pasted text

Compensation

• $135,000–$185,000+, depending on NP experience, GI/hepatology background, demonstrated competency, and training needs
• $200 additional pay per satellite clinic day
• Mileage reimbursement
• Annual performance incentive eligibility Pasted text

Position Highlights

• Full-time, permanent position
• Tucson, AZ
• Outpatient hepatology / gastroenterology
• Approximately 16–20 patients per day
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• One week of paid orientation
• Specialty training and ongoing physician support
• Clinical research participation
• Opportunity to learn procedures including paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy
• Health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave available Pasted text Pasted text

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Evaluate and manage patients with chronic and complex medical conditions
• Review and interpret laboratory results and diagnostic studies
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope
• Provide patient and family education
• Manage follow-up care and identify cases requiring physician consultation
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the specialty care team
• Participate as a sub-investigator in assigned clinical research activities
• Perform specialty procedures after appropriate training and competency assessment Pasted text

Schedule & Travel

This role includes regular travel to regional satellite clinics.

Current expectations include:

• Approximately 2 Tucson clinic days per week
• Approximately 3–4 satellite clinic days per week
• Approximately two Saturdays per month
• Mandatory clinical education sessions Mondays at 7:00 PM
• Occasional approved overnight stays when travel distance warrants it
• Mileage reimbursement and $200 additional compensation for each satellite clinic day Pasted text

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current national NP certification
• Arizona NP practice credentials in place before providing clinical services
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
• Prior Nurse Practitioner experience required
• Approximately 2–3+ years of NP experience preferred
• GI, hepatology, liver disease, internal medicine, or chronic-disease experience preferred
• Strong assessment, diagnostic interpretation, medication-management, and patient-education skills
• Comfortable practicing independently within scope while appropriately involving the physician
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly between assigned clinic locations Pasted text