Advanced Practice Provider ( NP / PA ) - Nephrology

Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Nephrology

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Job Overview

We are seeking dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) to join a growing nephrology team in Tucson, AZ.

This role offers the opportunity to work in outpatient clinics, providing specialized care to patients with kidney disease. Candidates at all experience levels are welcome. Previous nephrology experience is preferred, but comprehensive training will be provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.

• Flexible and negotiable pay rates based on experience and qualifications.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

• Productivity-based incentives.

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time position.

• No weekend or on-call coverage required.

• Outpatient clinic responsibilities.

• Collaborative environment working alongside physicians and clinical teams.

• Opportunity to manage your own patient panel.

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with kidney disease.

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

• Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.

• Prescribe medications in accordance with state licensing regulations.

• Provide patient and family education and counseling.

• Coordinate referrals and consultations when needed.

• Manage patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

• Help prevent further decline in kidney function.

• Monitor treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.

• Active and appropriate state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

• National certification applicable to the respective profession.

• Knowledge of patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and pharmacotherapeutics.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient care skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous nephrology experience.

• Experience managing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

• Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $1,500 sign-on bonus.

• Flexible and negotiable compensation.

• Relocation assistance available.

• No weekends or on-call responsibilities.

• Comprehensive training for candidates new to nephrology.

• Professional growth and development opportunities.

• Supportive clinical environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to share their updated resume and availability for an initial discussion.

Keywords: APP, Advanced Practice Provider, NP, Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PA, Physician Assistant, Nephrology, CKD.