Physician Assistant (Clinic Advanced) – Peoria, AZ
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Clinic Advanced) – Peoria, AZ Overview & Highlights Location: Peoria, AZ Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with a Friday half-day reserved for administrative responsibilities and charting Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: $130,000–$155,000 per year, depending on experience Setting: On-site specialty clinic with exposure to gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and clinical research Benefits: 4 weeks PTO, CME budget and dedicated time off, health/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, paid holidays, sick time, disability coverage, and educational assistance About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a specialty clinical team in Peoria, Arizona.
This position offers the opportunity to develop or expand expertise in gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and clinical research while taking an active role in managing patients throughout their care. Your day will include evaluating patients, conducting consultations and pretreatment reviews, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing follow-up care. You will serve as a key clinical point of contact for patients and families while collaborating closely with physicians on diagnoses, treatment decisions, and more complex cases.
The position also provides exposure to clinical research and emerging therapies. You will educate appropriate patients about therapeutic options available through on-site liver clinical trials and may participate in the clinical management of research patients. This role is designed for an APP who wants meaningful responsibility for patient care while continuing to build specialty expertise, procedural skills, and clinical independence.
Why This Role Stands Out Build specialized expertise in gastroenterology, hepatology, and liver disease Gain exposure to clinical research and emerging therapeutic options Develop and utilize procedural skills, including FibroScan Manage patients with meaningful ownership and continuity of care Work closely with physicians while practicing with a high degree of clinical autonomy Join a specialty environment with opportunities for continued professional development What We’re Looking For NP or PA comfortable managing patients with increasing independence Strong clinical judgment and sound decision-making skills Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills Organized and attentive to clinical documentation and follow-through Resourceful problem-solver who can work effectively with physicians and clinical teams Interest or experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, liver disease, and/or clinical research Job Duties & Responsibilities Perform patient evaluations, consultations, pretreatment reviews, and follow-up care.
Manage standard-of-care and applicable clinical research patients within established scope of practice. Assess and diagnose conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans. Serve as a primary clinical point of contact and assume responsibility for coordinating assigned patient care. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic options. Educate appropriate patients about available liver-related clinical trials and research opportunities.
Collaborate with physicians regarding diagnoses, treatment decisions, and complex patient needs. Perform specialized in-clinic procedures, including FibroScan when appropriately trained and qualified. Make appropriate referrals for additional specialty evaluation and services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record. Monitor quality-of-care metrics and consistently support established clinical standards.
Participate autonomously in applicable APP call coverage based on training and departmental expectations. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Pract