What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at The Roxbury Institute?
Job Title: Diagnostic & Preventive Nurse Practitioner
Location: Tucson, AZ (onsite)
Reports To: Director of Diagnostic & Preventative (Karen Herbst, MD, PhD)
About The Roxbury Institute
The Roxbury Institute is a center of excellence specializing in the research, diagnosis, treatment, and advancement of care for fat disorders, medical dermatology, and aesthetic medicine. We transform health, function, and confidence through a full spectrum of conservative and surgical treatments guided by scientific rigor, compassionate delivery, and a pioneering research program.
At our Diagnostic & Preventative (D&P) Center in Tucson, AZ, under the leadership of Dr Karen Herbst, we deliver cutting-edge, patient-centered care to individuals navigating the complexities of fat disorders such as Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease.
Position Summary
The Roxbury Institute is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner to join our Tucson-based team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive specialty care for patients with fat disorders while collaborating closely with Dr. Herbst and a multidisciplinary clinical and surgical team. The NP will play a vital role in delivering advanced diagnostics, patient education, and holistic treatment plans.
This position is ideal for an NP passionate about integrative, preventative medicine and eager to specialize in a rapidly growing, underserved area of healthcare.
Occasional travel to see patients at our Utah and California Centers is expected.
Core Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Practice
- Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered specialty care for individuals with Lipedema, Dercum’s Disease, and other fat disorders.
- Conduct thorough assessments, establish accurate diagnoses, and develop individualized, evidence-based conservative treatment plans.
- Provide preventative care, chronic disease management, and in-depth patient education tailored to the unique needs of this population.
- Respond to patient inquiries and chart messages with timely, supportive communication.
Advanced Diagnostics & Procedures
- Utilize an ultrasound machine to evaluate fat tissue.
- Interpret bioimpedance spectroscopy scans to assess lymphatic function.
- Take and interpret thermography scans to assess for vein disease and other findings that support a diagnosis of a fat disorder.
- Identify relevant genetic variants and provide actionable recommendations to patients.
Education and Collaboration
- Assist Dr Herbst in the development of an educational program to raise awareness of lipedema and other fat disorders, including:
- Curriculum creation and educational materials for providers and community groups.
- Participate in provider outreach initiatives to improve recognition and management of fat disorders.
- Participate in quality improvement projects focused on advancing and standardizing clinical protocols for broader implementation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Arizona.
- Proficiency or willingness to train in advanced diagnostics and interpretation of testing tools.
Preferred:
- Active licensure in Utah and/or California to support TRI centers in those states.
- Clinical experience or strong interest in:
- Fat disorders (e.g., Lipedema, Dercum’s Disease).
- Co-morbidities such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
Attributes for Success
- Approaches care with empathy and deep commitment to improving patient lives.
- Open to learning and contributing to emerging best practices in fat disorder care.
- Thrives in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Comfortable educating patients and collaborating with colleagues across clinical, surgical, and research settings.