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

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

Overview & Highlights

• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday half-day dedicated to administrative work and charting
• Compensation: $130,000–$155,000 per year, depending on experience
• Experience: Five (5)+ years of NP/PA experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or specialty care preferred; additional experience requirements apply based on specialty background
• Setting: On-site specialty clinic with exposure to gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and clinical research
• Benefits: 4 weeks PTO, CME budget and time off, health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, paid holidays, sick time, disability coverage, and educational assistance

Location & Logistics

• Work Environment: On-site specialty clinic serving standard-of-care and applicable clinical research patients
• Patient Care Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Friday Schedule: Half-day dedicated to administrative responsibilities, documentation, and charting
• On-Call: Participation in the APP call rotation as applicable
• Employment Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life

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.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Build and expand specialized expertise in GI, hepatology, and liver disease
• Manage specialty patients with a meaningful level of clinical autonomy
• Gain exposure to clinical research and emerging treatment options
• Develop additional procedural skills, including FibroScan
• Work closely with physicians and an experienced multidisciplinary clinical team
• Benefit from a Friday half-day dedicated to charting and administrative work
• Opportunity for highly experienced specialty RNs transitioning into their first NP or PA role

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced NP or PA with a strong background in specialty medicine and complex patient care
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate patients, establish diagnoses, and contribute to treatment planning
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage assigned patients with an appropriate degree of independence
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized and attentive to clinical documentation and follow-through
• Comfortable collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Motivated to take ownership of patient care and continue developing specialty expertise

Experience Requirements

Candidates should meet one of the following experience pathways:

• Hepatology, Gastroenterology, or Specialty Care: Ideal candidates bring at least five (5) years of experience as an NP or PA in hepatology, GI, or another applicable specialty-care environment.
• Surgical or Endocrinology Background: Candidates should bring at least six (6) years of experience as an NP or PA, including experience seeing patients independently, evaluating clinical presentations, and establishing diagnoses and treatment plans within their scope of practice. Physician Assistants should have experience doing so under the guidance of a supervising physician as applicable.
• New NP/PA Graduates: May be considered if they bring at least 10 years of prior RN experience in gastroenterology, endocrinology, hepatology, or surgical care.

Job Duties & 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Background

• 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

This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…

• Have five or more years of APP experience in GI, hepatology, or another applicable specialty.
• Have extensive surgical or endocrinology APP experience and are comfortable independently evaluating and managing patients.
• Are a newly graduated NP or PA with at least 10 years of previous RN experience in GI, endocrinology, hepatology, or surgical care.
• Enjoy managing patients and taking ownership of their ongoing care.
• Want exposure to both traditional specialty care and clinical research.
• Value physician collaboration while maintaining meaningful clinical independence.
• Appreciate a weekday schedule with dedicated Friday time for charting and administrative work.

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…

• Are a new NP or PA graduate without at least 10 years of qualifying RN specialty experience.
• Have limited specialty-care experience and are seeking an entry-level APP position.
• Are looking exclusively for a general primary care position.
• Prefer a fully remote or hybrid clinical role.
• Have little interest in gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, or clinical research.
• Prefer a position with minimal documentation or administrative responsibilities.
• Are uncomfortable independently evaluating and managing specialty patients within your scope of practice.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA plan options with employer contribution
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 5 days of sick time
• 7 company-paid holidays plus 2 half-days
• CME budget and dedicated CME time off
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match; eligible to enroll after 90 days
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Educational assistance

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to build on an established clinical foundation while developing a valuable combination of specialty patient management, GI and hepatology expertise, procedural exposure, and clinical research knowledge.

Experienced APPs will have the opportunity to apply their existing clinical judgment and patient-management skills while expanding their expertise in gastroenterology, hepatology, and liver disease. Newly graduated NPs and PAs with 10 or more years of qualifying RN specialty experience may also have the opportunity to transition their extensive bedside and specialty knowledge into advanced practice.

You’ll also have a schedule designed to support the realities of clinical practice, including a Friday half-day dedicated to charting and administrative responsibilities, allowing more focused time for patient care during the rest of the week.

If you are an NP or PA with the required level of specialty experience—or a new APP graduate with extensive qualifying RN experience—we encourage you to apply.

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
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred