Full Job Description
New Opportunity: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – High-Acuity Transitional CareLocation: Peoria, ArizonaSchedule: Full-TimePractice Setting: Outpatient Clinic – Complex Post-Discharge Patient ManagementTravel Requirements: NoneEmployment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (No Benefits Included)Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (combination of guaranteed base and collections-based earnings)Relocation/Bonuses: Not Provided
Position Summary
A high-performing outpatient clinic in Peoria, AZ is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to manage high-acuity patients recently discharged from hospital care. As an independent contractor, you will be central in bridging the gap between inpatient and home recovery—delivering early intervention, minimizing readmissions, and supporting complex care plans.
This is a clinically demanding and highly autonomous role, well suited for providers who are confident operating at the top of their license and committed to improving transitional outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth patient evaluations following hospital discharge
- Manage acute and chronic conditions during transitional recovery
- Interpret and act on diagnostic studies and lab work
- Adjust medications and interventions in real time based on patient status
- Collaborate with referring specialists, PCPs, and care teams to ensure continuity
- Educate patients and caregivers on care protocols, medication use, and symptom monitoring
- Coordinate post-discharge follow-ups and ancillary service referrals
- Accurately document all patient interactions in the EMR system
- Participate in clinical quality initiatives aimed at reducing readmission rates
Candidate Profile
You are clinically sharp, detail-oriented, and excel in high-acuity, outpatient care settings. You approach complex medical presentations with confidence, communicate clearly with patients and interdisciplinary teams, and bring a proactive mindset to transitional medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a U.S.-based, accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
(Note: Puerto Rico-based programs are not eligible)
- Active or eligible Arizona state license as an NP or PA
- National certification (FNP, AGACNP, or PA-C)
- Skilled in EMR systems and timely, thorough clinical documentation
- Excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and care coordination abilities
Preferred Background
- 3–4 years of experience in acute care, hospital medicine, urgent care, or transitional care
- Will consider recent graduates with relevant clinical rotations or postgraduate training in acute care or hospitalist medicine
How to Apply
If you’re a capable and patient-focused provider looking for a dynamic role in transitional care, we invite you to submit your CV or resume. Cover letters and references are optional but may strengthen your application.
This is an impactful opportunity to deliver meaningful care to a vulnerable population while working in a clinically stimulating environment. We look forward to connecting with professionals committed to excellence in outpatient acute care.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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