Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Bariatric

Banner Health; Vail (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

CME allowance

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Legal Insurance

Well-Being Program

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Tucson, AZ, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to join a dynamic Obesity Medicine team. You will manage both medical and surgical obesity patients, perform assessments, interpret tests, and prescrib medications, while contributing to education and research.

This full-time role offers mentorship from bariatric surgeons and a collaborative academic environment with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Evaluate, track, and coach weight management pre/post-operative patients.
• Ability to work in a collaborative care model with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain current Arizona NP license and DEA registration.
• Experience in Obesity Medicine or Endocrinology preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of obesity medical and surgical patients.
• Perform assessments, interpret tests, and prescribe medications.
• Provide education and coordinate consultations and research.
• Collaborate with bariatric surgeons and the College of Medicine.

Skills

Weight management

Collaborative care

Patient care excellence

Decision making

Job description

Obesity Medicine APP with Banner University Medicine in Tucson, AZ!

Banner - University Medicine Tucson is actively seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to be part of our dynamic team of Obesity Medicine providers. As a Nurse Practitioner, 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.

Join our collaborative academic environment where you'll receive mentorship and support from experienced bariatric surgeons and other providers in the program and the College of Medicine. 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.

• 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

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:
• Over 350 days of annual sunshine with stunning desert landscapes
• Home to Saguaro National Park featuring iconic giant cacti
• Rich multicultural heritage spanning 4,000 years with strong Hispanic and Native American influences
• University of Arizona hub driving research and innovation in astronomy, optics, and environmental sciences
• First American UNESCO City of Gastronomy with exceptional farm-to-table dining

Lifestyle Features:

• Year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and bird watching
• Vibrant cultural scene with festivals, arts districts, and historic neighborhoods
• Strong community spirit with local markets, gardens, and neighborhood events
• Growing tech sector alongside traditional industries
• Unique blend of urban amenities with easy nature access

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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Nurse Practitioner-Surgery: Bariatric