Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology | Tucson, AZ | Up to $165K+ (ID-BB 134643)
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Job description
Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite
Position ID: 134643
An established specialty practice focused on comprehensive liver care is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join its growing clinical team in Tucson, Arizona.
This opportunity combines outpatient hepatology care, specialty procedures, clinical research participation, and ongoing professional development. Experienced NPs from general practice will be considered, while candidates with gastroenterology, hepatology, or liver disease experience are strongly preferred.
New graduate Nurse Practitioners are not being considered.
Compensation & Benefits
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Approximately $135,971 annual base for qualified NPs with general clinical experience.
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Approximately $157,000–$165,000+ annual base for candidates with relevant GI or hepatology experience, depending on qualifications.
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Additional $200 bonus per satellite clinic day.
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Business mileage reimbursement.
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Eligibility for an annual performance incentive.
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Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and sick leave.
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Approved lodging for qualifying satellite assignments.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage outpatient patients with liver disease and related conditions.
Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and review laboratory results and diagnostic studies.
Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing patient education.
Perform follow-up assessments and coordinate care with the supervising or consulting physician.
Learn and perform paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy following appropriate training and competency assessment.
Follow established clinical protocols and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
Participate in clinical research activities as a subinvestigator, consistent with assigned responsibilities and study protocols.
Provide care at the main Tucson clinic and assigned satellite locations.
Expected patient volume is approximately 16–20 patients per day.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Appropriate national NP certification.
Arizona practice credentials required before providing clinical services.
Prior NP clinical experience; approximately 2–3 years of general NP experience is a potential consideration pathway.
Gastroenterology, hepatology, or liver disease experience preferred.
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain it, as applicable to the role.
Strong clinical assessment, patient education, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently within demonstrated competency and consult physicians when appropriate.
Willingness to travel to satellite clinics and participate in scheduled Saturday coverage and Monday evening education.
Commitment to continued specialty learning and clinical research responsibilities.
Working Hours
Regular clinic hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, including a one-hour lunch break.
Approximately two clinic days per week in Tucson.
Approximately three to four satellite clinic days per week, depending on the final rotation and assigned locations.
Approximately twice-monthly Saturday clinic coverage in Tucson.
Mandatory educational sessions every Monday at 7:00 PM.
Regular regional travel is required. Business mileage is reimbursed, and an additional $200 is paid per satellite clinic day.
Approved overnight lodging may be provided for qualifying assignments.
The final rotation, total weekly workdays, and travel expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Skills
Candidates must complete a pre-interview questionnaire before a phone interview can be scheduled. Candidates selected to advance must attend an in-person interview in Tucson, Arizona.
Please submit your current CV, national certification, Arizona licensing status, DEA status, relevant clinical experience, compensation expectations, interview availability, and earliest available start date.
Apply through NorTek Medical Staffing to be considered for this opportunity.