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 that’s more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage — it’s 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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Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is a nationally recognized organization for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s Center– recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies.

As Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, we care for the most critically injured patients in our region. Our care is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Meanwhile, our nursing innovative, safe and thoughtful care has been recognized with Magnet™ designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson.

Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Banner – University Medical Center Tucson among the best hospitals in the nation for Geriatrics and for Cardiology and Heart Surgery. We have also been ranked as high performing in a variety of specialties, including:

• Cancer
• Diabetes and Endocrinology
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Gynecology
• Nephrology
• Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Pulmonology
• Urology

Magnet Recognition

In 2003, our Tucson campus became the first hospital in Arizona to receive Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing. This designation is a testament to the innovative, safe and thoughtful care our collaborative nurses provide patients every day.

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