Full-Time Nurse Practitioner in Tucson, AZ

TeamHealth; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Flexible time off

Professional liability insurance

CME/CE offerings

Job summary

TeamHealth in Tucson, AZ is seeking a quality-driven nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our post-acute care team. This full-time role offers autonomy, strong training, collaboration with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and earning potential with fee-for-service compensation.

You'll provide high-quality care to diverse patients, participate in onboarding with a 3-month program, and enjoy a supportive leadership structure within TeamHealth and TeamACO's ACO framework.

Qualifications

• NP or PA license (State of AZ) and DEA
• Experience in post-acute, acute, ED, or clinic settings preferred, but not required; new grads welcome to apply
• Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical exams
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs
• Monitor progress and coordinate care to optimize outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team approach
• Educate patients and families on health management and preventive strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations

Skills

AZ NP/PA license

DEA license

New grads welcome

Post-acute care experience

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Job description

Let us show you how you can have a successful career with the work/life balance to enjoy all the area has to offer. TeamHealth is seeking a quality-driven nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our post-acute care team in Tucson, Arizona. This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding in skilled nursing facilities, with excellent support and training, autonomy, and earning potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $150,000 to $178,000 annually and no cap on productivity income potential.

In this role, you’ll provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population, collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful relationships with patients and their families. You will have an opportunity to deliver exceptional care during life’s pivotal moments.

Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership opportunities within this market are available as well.

Our innovative population health data reports will guide you towards optimal and timely care for our patient population. The medical practice is part of TeamACO, a dedicated long-term Accountable Care Organization participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program for our clinicians, which could result in you receiving a portion of the shared savings if certain criteria are met.

Our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership as a valued partner of the team. This educational program is best-in-class and not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical exams
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient needs
• Monitor progress and coordinate care to optimize outcomes
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals in a team approach
• Educate patients and families on health management and preventive strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations

Qualifications

• NP or PA license (State of AZ) and DEA
• Experience in post-acute, acute, ED, or clinic settings preferred, but not required; new grads welcome to apply
• Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook

Why Join TeamHealth?

• Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
• Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
• Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities

Come join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence while supporting your professional development and personal growth.

• 401(k)
• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Flex time off
• Professional liability insurance
• Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
• Ability to commute/relocate: Tucson, AZ (required)
• Work location: in-person

About the City

Located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona, Tucson offers the best of both worlds: the progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town. A family-oriented community, Tucson Unified and Catalina Foothills School Districts are focused on student achievement. Tucson's rich cultural heritage is evident in many of its local attractions, including museums, galleries and national parks. UNESCO named Tucson the first city of gastronomy, enjoy living in a city with multi-layered food culture! Tucson is a wonderful outdoor playground for enthusiasts of all kinds of sports and recreational activities, including golf, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. Its climate features dry desert air, 360 days of sunshine annually and warm daytime temperatures that turn hot during the summer months.