Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinic Advanced) - Tucson, AZ

HealthOp Solutions•Tucson, AZ

8d•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a specialty clinical team in Tucson, Arizona. This position offers the opportunity to apply and expand clinical expertise in gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and specialty medicine, while also gaining exposure to clinical research and emerging therapies. Ideal candidates bring at least five (5) years of experience as an NP or PA in hepatology, gastroenterology, or specialty care and are comfortable evaluating patients, developing diagnoses and treatment plans, and managing patients with an appropriate level of independence. Candidates whose primary specialty experience is in surgical care or endocrinology should bring at least six (6) years of experience as an NP or PA, including substantial experience seeing and managing patients independently. Physician Assistants should have experience evaluating and diagnosing patients under the guidance and oversight of a supervising physician as appropriate. New NP or PA graduates may be considered on a limited basis if they bring at least 10 years of prior RN experience in gastroenterology, endocrinology, hepatology, or surgical care. This pathway is intended for new APP graduates who already possess significant specialty clinical experience from their nursing careers. Your day-to-day work will include evaluating patients, conducting consultations and pretreatment reviews, establishing diagnoses, developing treatment plans, providing follow-up care, and educating patients and families. You will collaborate closely with physicians on complex cases while taking ownership of assigned patients throughout their care journey. You will also have exposure to clinical research and emerging therapies. This may include caring for research patients, identifying appropriate therapeutic opportunities, and educating eligible patients about available clinical trials. Monday through Thursday is primarily focused on clinical care, while Friday is structured as a half-day dedicated to charting and administrative work, providing protected time to complete documentation and stay current on clinical responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current or eligible Arizona NP or PA license
Appropriate national board certification
Nurse Practitioner candidates must maintain applicable RN and NP licensure
Physician Assistant candidates must maintain applicable NCCPA certification
Ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients within established scope of practice
Experience requirements consistent with one of the qualifying pathways outlined above
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively with physicians, APPs, clinical staff, and patients
Ability to complete required GCP and IATA training upon hire
Valid authorization to work in the United States for any employer

Nice To Haves

NP or PA experience in gastroenterology or hepatology
Experience caring for patients with liver disease
Specialty experience in endocrinology or surgical care
Clinical research or clinical trial exposure
Experience managing a patient panel with a high level of independence
Experience performing FibroScan procedures
Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership potential
Interest in pursuing additional specialty certifications and continued professional development

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, consultations, pretreatment reviews, and follow-up visits.
Assess patients, establish diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans within scope of practice.
Manage assigned patients and serve as a primary clinical point of contact throughout their care.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and therapeutic options.
Collaborate with physicians regarding complex cases, diagnoses, and treatment decisions.
Identify and appropriately refer patients requiring additional specialty evaluation or services.
Educate eligible patients about available clinical research and therapeutic trial opportunities.
Participate in the care and monitoring of applicable clinical research patients.
Perform applicable in-clinic procedures, including FibroScan, once appropriately trained and qualified.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
Monitor quality-of-care metrics and contribute to established patient-care standards.
Participate in applicable APP call coverage based on training, experience, and departmental needs.