Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care (Outpatient) - Optum AZ

Optum; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 104,500 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Continuing Medical Education allowance

Company-paid professional liability insurance

Excellent PTO package

Generous retirement program with 401(k) contributions

Starting bonus available

Job summary

Optum in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time outpatient primary care role. You will provide direct patient care, manage patient interactions using EPIC EMR, and work alongside a dedicated medical assistant team. Qualifications include an unrestricted Arizona license and relevant national certification. The position offers a generous compensation package including medical benefits, PTO, and a starting bonus, with salaries ranging from $104,500 to $156,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Arizona.
• National certification in relevant field.
• Current DEA and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Practice outpatient primary care at full scope of license.
• Manage 36 patient-contact hours per week.
• Utilize EPIC EMR system with AI note-taking.

Skills

Experience in outpatient primary care

Knowledge of HEDIS measures

Proficiency in EMR systems

Education

Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

National certification: NCPA or AANC/AANP

Current DEA registration

Current BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR system

Job description

Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization focused on improving patient outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Practice outpatient primary care at the full scope of your license.
• Full‑time position; a four‑day work week may be considered.
• 36 patient‑contact hours per week (18–22 patients per day on average).
• Use EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI note‑taking.
• Dedicated medical assistant team for rooming and support.
• On‑site lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills.
• Clinic hours Monday–Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm.
• Out‑of‑state applicants encouraged; relocation funds available.
• New graduates welcome.

Required Qualifications

• Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, or ability to obtain by start date.
• National certification: NCPA, or AANC/AANP for Nurse Practitioners.
• Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain by start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient care under a Value‑Based Care model.
• Experience in outpatient primary care.
• Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC coding documentation.
• Proficiency in Medicare Annual Wellness visits.
• Proficiency in EMR systems, preferably EPIC.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Generous compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including STD/LTD) and UnitedHealth Group stock discounts.
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with paid time off.
• Company‑paid professional liability insurance.
• Excellent PTO package.
• Generous retirement program with employer‑funded 401(k) contributions.
• Starting bonus available.

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based on experience, certification, and performance metrics. Salary is subject to applicable minimum wage laws.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.

OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.