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
Delivercomprehensive, patient-centered specialty carefor individuals with Lipedema, Dercum’s Disease, and other fat disorders.
Conductthorough assessments, establish accurate diagnoses, and developindividualized, evidence-based conservative treatment plans.
Providepreventative 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 anultrasound machineto evaluate fat tissue.
Interpretbioimpedance spectroscopy scansto 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 relevantgenetic variantsand provide actionable recommendations to patients.
Education and Collaboration
Assist Dr Herbst in the development of aneducational program to raise awareness of lipedema and other fat disorders, including:
Curriculum creation and educational materialsfor providers and community groups.
Participate in provider outreach initiativesto improve recognition and management of fat disorders.
Participate in quality improvement projects focused on advancing and standardizing clinical protocols for broader implementation.
Qualifications Required:
Proficiency or willingness to train inadvanced diagnostics and interpretation of testing tools.
Preferred:
Active licensure inUtah and/or Californiato support TRI centers in those states.
Clinical experience or strong interest in:
Co-morbidities such asHypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, andMast 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Medical Practices
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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
Delivercomprehensive, patient-centered specialty carefor individuals with Lipedema, Dercum’s Disease, and other fat disorders.
Conductthorough assessments, establish accurate diagnoses, and developindividualized, evidence-based conservative treatment plans.
Providepreventative 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 anultrasound machineto evaluate fat tissue.
Interpretbioimpedance spectroscopy scansto 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 relevantgenetic variantsand provide actionable recommendations to patients.
Education and Collaboration
Assist Dr Herbst in the development of aneducational program to raise awareness of lipedema and other fat disorders, including:
Curriculum creation and educational materialsfor providers and community groups.
Participate in provider outreach initiativesto improve recognition and management of fat disorders.
Participate in quality improvement projects focused on advancing and standardizing clinical protocols for broader implementation.
Qualifications Required:
Proficiency or willingness to train inadvanced diagnostics and interpretation of testing tools.
Preferred:
Active licensure inUtah and/or Californiato support TRI centers in those states.
Clinical experience or strong interest in:
Co-morbidities such asHypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, andMast 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries: Medical Practices
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