Obesity Medicine APP Banner University Medicine

Overview

Banner University Medicine Tucson is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to be part of our dynamic team of Obesity Medicine providers. As a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, this role will involve comprehensive obesity care including direct management of both medical and surgical patients with obesity, performance of therapeutic/diagnostic assessments, interpretation of diagnostic tests, prescription of medications, providing education, completing consultations, and research.

This role requires working closely with our multi-disciplinary team in a collaborative approach to patient care.

Full-Time | M-F | 8-5 | No Call!

Banner - University Medicine North Clinic 3838 N. Campbell Ave., Bldg. 2, 3rd Floor, Clinic H, Tucson, AZ 85719

Ability to provide excellent patient care by evaluating, tracking, and coaching patient progress through pre and post operative period, weight management plans, and following ordered labs, tests and studies (Potential for medication management of Diabetes patients based on experience)

Strong decision-making ability to function in a collaborative care model

Current, unrestricted Arizona license (or ability to obtain)

Current prescribing privileges including a DEA license for controlled substances

Experience in Obesity Medicine or Endocrinology preferred, but highly qualified recent graduates are welcome to apply

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage its everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family to your satisfaction , we design your benefits with you in mind. We listen to what you have to say, offer a wide variety of competitive benefits to give you peace of mind and provide additional tools and resources to support you.

Paid Sick Time, Time Off, Malpractice, and CME (plus CME allowance!)

Legal, Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance included in Voluntary Benefit Options

Adoption Assistance, Fertility Benefits, and Parental Leave Support

Resources available for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring

24/7 Confidential Mental Health Support, plus coordination of child and elder care

Well-Being Program, including healthy-habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on-demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more!

Financial wellness resources, including 401k with matching or 401b deferred retirement plan options, employee perks and discounts

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