Nurse Practitioner (Hepatology & Gastroenterology)

Quick Facts

• Locations: Tucson, AZ and Show Low, AZ
• Role: Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner / Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty training: Hepatology and gastroenterology (structured specialty development provided)
• Schedule: Full-time; typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Monday evening education sessions; twice-monthly Saturday coverage may be required
• Patient volume: Approximately 16–20 patients daily
• Base compensation: Approximately $135,000–$170,000 (depending on experience and specialty readiness)
• Additional support: Relocation assistance, travel bonuses, mileage reimbursement, approved lodging when assigned to satellite clinics

Description

Join an outpatient specialty practice focused on hepatology, gastroenterology, metabolic health, and complex chronic disease management. You will manage medically complex patients within established scope and competency, supported by paid orientation and ongoing specialty education. The position also includes opportunities to participate in clinical research as a subinvestigator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, medical-history reviews, and physical examinations
• Evaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope and competency
• Review laboratory results, imaging, diagnostic studies, and relevant medical records
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Provide follow-up care and recognize changes requiring physician consultation
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, adherence, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and ongoing disease management
• Prescribe and monitor medications within authorized scope of practice
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow evidence-based clinical protocols and standardized workflows
• Collaborate closely with the hepatologist, research team, clinical staff, and outside providers
• Support continuity of care across the practice’s Arizona locations
• Learn and perform paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy after appropriate training and competency validation

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Relocation assistance
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Satellite clinic bonuses (additional $200 per assigned satellite clinic day)
• Annual performance incentives
• Approved lodging for qualifying travel assignments
• Paid orientation
• Continuing specialty education
• Procedure and research training