Full Job Description
Job Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician AssistantLocation: Peoria, ArizonaSchedule: Full-TimeSetting: High-acuity outpatient care | Post-surgical & medically complex patientsTravel Requirement: NoneCompensation: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (collections-based model with guaranteed base)Bonuses: Not applicableBenefits: Not included (1099 independent contractor)Relocation/Sign-On: Not offeredOn-Call: Not specified
Why This Role Is Unique
Step into a high-acuity clinical environment where your skills and decision-making have immediate impact. This full-time opportunity is tailored for providers who are driven to work at the top of their license in an outpatient setting that blends the urgency of acute care with the complexity of post-surgical and transitional medicine. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team that values speed, precision, and quality outcomes for medically complex patients. If you’re seeking autonomy, challenge, and a meaningful patient load—this role offers just that.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a clinically sharp and agile Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in fast-paced, complex care environments. Whether you’re a seasoned provider or a well-trained new graduate with advanced clinical rotations, you bring confidence, adaptability, and a commitment to patient-centered care. You excel at managing transitions, identifying complications early, and communicating effectively with patients, caregivers, and care teams.
Position Overview
In this role, you’ll manage high-risk patients recently discharged from the hospital or recovering from surgery. Your clinical responsibilities will focus on the early identification of complications, care coordination, and ensuring stability as patients navigate the critical period following hospitalization.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed assessments and manage acute and subacute medical issues
- Monitor surgical wounds, medication side effects, and potential readmission risks
- Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
- Prescribe medications and monitor response in accordance with licensure
- Develop, adjust, and execute evidence-based care plans
- Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, specialists, and case managers
- Educate patients and families on recovery, complications, and self-management
- Document all patient encounters accurately and promptly in the EHR
- Coordinate timely follow-up and handoffs between care settings
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (U.S.-based; excludes Puerto Rico)
- Active Arizona license or eligibility to obtain
- National board certification (NP or PA-C)
- Ideally 3–4 years of relevant experience in acute, urgent, or inpatient care
- Strong clinical new graduates with advanced acute care training also considered
How to Apply
If you’re ready to provide impactful care in a clinically advanced and fast-moving environment, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your current resume or CV. Cover letters and professional references are optional but appreciated.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
Experience:
- acute care: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Accredited NP or PA program (U.S.-based) (Required)
- Active AZ state license or eligible (Required)
- Board certified NP or PA (Required)
Work Location: In person