Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology | Tucson, Arizona

Nurse Practitioner – Hepatology & Gastroenterology

Tucson, Arizona

Shape the Future of Liver Care While Building Specialized Expertise

Are you a Nurse Practitioner seeking more than a routine primary care position? Do you want the opportunity to develop highly specialized clinical skills, participate in cutting-edge research, and work alongside one of Arizona’s leading hepatology teams?

Liver Institute, PLLC is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our growing hepatology and gastroenterology practice in beautiful Tucson, Arizona.

This is a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career within a nationally respected liver disease program focused on advanced hepatology, fatty liver disease, liver transplantation support, clinical research, and specialty procedures.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

✅ Base Salary up to $185,000

✅ Additional $200 Travel Bonus for every satellite clinic day

✅ Mileage Reimbursement

✅ Annual Performance Incentive

✅ Established Specialty Practice with Strong Patient Demand

✅ Clinical Research Participation

✅ Procedure Training Available

✅ No New Graduate Consideration – Experienced Team Environment

✅ 401(k), PTO, Benefits Package

✅ Work Directly with a Transplant Hepatology Specialist

Compensation

Experienced NP Compensation

General NP Experience

• Starting around $140,000+ annually

GI / Hepatology Experience

• Approximately $165,000-$185,000+ annually
• Compensation negotiable based on experience and specialty expertise

Additional Earnings

• $200 bonus per satellite clinic day
• IRS mileage reimbursement
• Annual productivity incentive
• Potential significant income enhancement through travel and performance bonuses

About Liver Institute

Founded in 2015, Liver Institute has become one of Arizona’s premier specialty programs dedicated exclusively to liver disease management.

The organization provides comprehensive care for:

• Advanced Liver Disease
• Cirrhosis
• Liver Failure
• Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD/NASH)
• Viral Hepatitis
• Post-Liver Transplant Patients
• Clinical Research Participants

The practice operates multiple satellite clinics throughout Arizona and continues to expand its reach and impact across underserved communities.

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive outpatient hepatology care while collaborating with physicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary clinical staff.

You will manage your own clinic schedule while receiving support and mentorship from an experienced specialty team.

Patient Volume

• Approximately 16-20 patients daily
• Outpatient setting
• Established patient population
• Strong referral network

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic liver conditions
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic testing
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor disease progression and treatment response
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses, medications, and lifestyle modifications
• Coordinate care with specialists and transplant centers
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation

Procedures

Following training and competency validation:

• Paracentesis
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Additional hepatology-related procedural skills

Research Participation

This role includes participation in an active clinical research program.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting clinical trials
• Following study protocols
• Maintaining documentation compliance
• Collaborating with research coordinators and physicians
• Serving as a Sub-Investigator on assigned studies

Schedule

Standard Hours

Monday-Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

with one-hour lunch break

Additional Expectations

• Approximately 2 Tucson clinic days weekly
• 3-4 satellite clinic days weekly
• Twice-monthly Saturday clinic coverage
• Mandatory educational sessions Mondays at 7:00 PM

Travel Opportunities

Travel is a core component of this position.

Providers enjoy:

• Satellite clinic exposure
• Additional compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Covered lodging when overnight stays are approved

This role is ideal for providers who enjoy autonomy, variety, and community-based specialty care.

Professional Development

Unlike many specialty positions that expect immediate expertise, Liver Institute invests in provider growth.

You'll receive:

• Structured onboarding
• Specialty-focused clinical education
• Ongoing hepatology training
• Weekly educational conferences
• Exposure to advanced liver disease management
• Clinical research experience

This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced NPs looking to transition into a highly specialized field while accelerating long-term career growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active Arizona NP license or eligibility for Arizona licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility
• Minimum 2+ years Nurse Practitioner experience
• Strong clinical assessment and chronic disease management skills

Preferred

• Gastroenterology experience
• Hepatology experience
• Liver disease management experience
• Clinical research experience

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Satellite Clinic Bonuses
• Annual Performance Incentive
• Lodging Assistance for Eligible Travel Assignments

Ideal Candidate

You're a motivated Nurse Practitioner who wants more than a traditional clinic role.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy continuous learning, embrace patient ownership, and are excited by the opportunity to become an expert in one of medicine's fastest-growing specialty areas.

If you're ready to join a respected liver disease program and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients across Arizona, we'd love to speak with you.

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Nick Cordones
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Position ID: 134643
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Specialty: Hepatology & Gastroenterology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $185,000+ Total Earnings Potential