Obesity Medicine APP with Banner University Medicine

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.

Work Schedule :  Full-Time | M-F | 8-5 | No Call!

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

Minimum Qualifications :

• 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

Banner Benefits :

You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But thats 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 at work. So, 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.

Our Community :

Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, located in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges. This vibrant desert community offers :

Lifestyle Features :

Tucson combines desert beauty, cultural diversity, educational excellence, and warm hospitality to create a distinctive southwestern community that balances modern living with natural splendor.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of culture and community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer .

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