Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research) - Tucson, AZ

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinical Research) - Tucson, AZ

Overview & Highlights

• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM; Friday half-day dedicated to administrative work and charting
• Compensation: $130,000-$155,000 per year, depending on experience
• Experience: New graduate NPs and PAs are welcome to apply
• Benefits: 4 weeks PTO, CME budget and time off, 401(k) with 6% company match, medical/dental/vision coverage, sick time, paid holidays, and disability coverage

Location & Logistics

• Work Environment: On-site specialty care and clinical research setting
• Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM, with a Friday half-day reserved for administrative responsibilities and charting
• Travel: Interoffice travel may be required; company vehicle or mileage reimbursement provided
• On-Call: Participation in APP call rotation as applicable

About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life

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.

Why This Role Stands Out

• New graduate NPs and PAs are welcome to apply
• Friday half-day dedicated to administrative work and charting
• Build specialized experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, and liver disease
• Gain valuable exposure to clinical trials and research medicine
• Work alongside physicians, APPs, and experienced research professionals
• Develop greater clinical autonomy as your knowledge and experience grow

What We’re Looking For

• NP or PA who is motivated to develop specialty clinical expertise
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to continued learning
• Comfortable working in a structured, protocol-driven environment
• Organized and attentive to clinical documentation and details
• Strong communicator who works well with patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Interest in gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and/or clinical research

Job Duties & 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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 research protocols and processes
• Ability to complete required GCP and IATA training
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Background

• 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

This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…

• Are a new graduate looking to build a strong specialty foundation or an experienced APP ready for a new challenge.
• Want exposure to both direct patient care and clinical research.
• Are interested in GI, hepatology, liver disease, or research medicine.
• Enjoy learning and want to develop greater clinical independence over time.
• Work well in a multidisciplinary environment with physicians, APPs, and research professionals.
• Value a weekday schedule with dedicated Friday administrative/charting time.

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…

• Are not interested in clinical research or protocol-driven patient care.
• Prefer a general primary care environment rather than specialty medicine.
• Do not enjoy detailed clinical and research documentation.
• Prefer a remote or hybrid position.
• Are not comfortable working on-site in Tucson.

Why Join Us

Whether you are an experienced APP or beginning your career, this position offers the opportunity to develop a valuable combination of clinical, specialty, and research experience. You will work with complex patients, learn the clinical trial process, collaborate closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and benefit from a schedule that includes dedicated Friday time for charting and administrative work.

If you are a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in specialty medicine and clinical research, we encourage you to apply-even if you are a new graduate or do not meet every preferred qualification.

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