Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Peoria, AZ

Full Job Description

Now Hiring: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – High-Acuity Transitional CareLocation: Peoria, ArizonaSchedule: Full-TimeSetting: Outpatient Clinic – Post-Hospitalization & Complex Care ManagementEmployment Type: 1099 Independent ContractorCompensation: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (combination of guaranteed base and collections-based earnings)Relocation / Bonus: Not Offered

Position SummaryA high-performing outpatient clinic in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to lead transitional care management for patients recently discharged from acute hospital settings. This is a full-time, independent contractor role designed for experienced providers who are comfortable practicing autonomously and navigating complex post-discharge care plans.

You will play a critical role in reducing readmissions, closing care gaps, and ensuring safe and effective transitions back to the home environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Focused on high-acuity patients during vulnerable post-discharge periods
• Full clinical autonomy—practice at the top of your license
• High-impact role with measurable outcomes
• No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Perform detailed clinical evaluations for recently discharged patients
• Monitor and manage complex chronic and acute medical conditions
• Interpret labs, diagnostics, and imaging; adjust care plans accordingly
• Modify medications and treatments based on evolving patient status
• Educate patients and caregivers on post-hospital care instructions
• Coordinate closely with primary care providers and specialists
• Initiate referrals to home health, rehab, or palliative services as needed
• Accurately document all care interactions within the EMR system
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts focused on reducing readmissions

Ideal Candidate ProfileYou are a confident, detail-oriented provider with excellent clinical judgment and a strong foundation in acute care. You’re comfortable with independent practice, excel at interdisciplinary collaboration, and value the opportunity to support high-risk patients during a critical recovery window.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a U.S.-based, accredited NP or PA program

(Programs located in Puerto Rico are not eligible)

• Active or eligible Arizona NP or PA license
• National board certification: FNP, AGACNP, or PA-C
• Skilled in EMR usage and thorough, timely documentation
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and care coordination skills

Preferred Experience

• 3–4 years in hospital medicine, urgent care, acute care, or transitional care settings
• Recent graduates with relevant clinical rotations or postgraduate training in acute or transitional care will be considered

How to ApplyIf you’re ready to step into a clinically autonomous, patient-centered role with a focus on post-hospital recovery and care continuity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your most recent resume or CV for consideration. Cover letters and references are welcome but not required.

We look forward to connecting with providers who are passionate about improving outcomes in complex outpatient care.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person