Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research) - Tucson, AZ
About The Position
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing clinical research team in Tucson. Experienced APPs and new graduates are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to build expertise in specialty medicine while gaining hands-on exposure to clinical research and innovative therapies. Monday through Thursday, you will focus primarily on patient care and clinical research responsibilities, working alongside physicians, experienced APPs, research coordinators, and other clinical professionals. You will evaluate and manage standard-of-care and research patients, provide follow-up care and patient education, participate in protocol-driven visits, and coordinate closely with the research team. Fridays are structured as a half-day focused on administrative work and charting, giving you dedicated time to complete documentation and other responsibilities outside of the primary patient-care schedule. As you develop in the position, you will gain deeper exposure to gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, clinical trial protocols, and applicable in-clinic procedures. Experienced candidates may take on greater independence and Sub-Investigator responsibilities based on their background and qualifications. For a new graduate, this is an opportunity to begin your APP career in a specialized environment where you can develop both clinical and research expertise with the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible NP or PA licensure in Arizona
- Appropriate national board certification
- PA candidates must maintain applicable NCCPA certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical environment
- Ability and willingness to learn clinical trial protocols and processes
- Ability to complete required GCP and IATA training
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Previous gastroenterology or hepatology experience
- Clinical research or clinical trial exposure
- Experience with liver disease patient populations
- Previous Sub-Investigator experience
- Experience performing FibroScan procedures
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Responsibilities
- Perform patient evaluations, consultations, and follow-up visits under an appropriate level of clinical supervision.
- Manage standard-of-care and clinical research patients within established scope of practice.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and available therapeutic options.
- Participate in clinical trial visits and protocol-driven patient care.
- Conduct appropriate medical and safety reviews for research participants based on training and assigned responsibilities.
- Collaborate with physicians on diagnoses, treatment decisions, and complex patient needs.
- Coordinate with research coordinators, recruiters, and other team members to ensure study visits are completed accurately.
- Review clinical charts, source documentation, informed consent records, and study documentation.
- Develop a thorough understanding of assigned clinical research protocols.
- Perform applicable in-clinic procedures, including FibroScan, once appropriately trained and qualified.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical and research documentation.
- Assume increasing responsibility for patient management and research activities as experience and competency develop.
Benefits
- 4 weeks PTO
- CME budget and time off
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- medical/dental/vision coverage
- sick time
- paid holidays
- disability coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
