Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Acute Care Setting

Healthopsolutions; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peoria, AZ, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their acute care team. The roles involve delivering high-quality care, working in a fast-paced environment, and managing complex patient cases. Ideal candidates are experienced in acute care or newly graduated with strong clinical training, ready to support patient needs while ensuring coordinated care.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years acute care experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working in hospital-based medicine is advantageous.
• Strong clinical training and confidence in high-pressure settings are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive acute care services including assessments and treatment plans.
• Conduct in-depth physical exams and order appropriate tests.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff for patient care.

Skills

Assessment

Diagnosis

Collaboration

Patient Communication

Education

NP or PA Program Completed in USA

Job description

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Acute Care Setting

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Acute Care Setting

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Position: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Location: Peoria, AZ

Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $150k - $200,000 / year (Collections Model - Guaranteed)

Benefits: N/A (1099 position)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our acute care team in Peoria, AZ. This role involves working within a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, supporting physicians and clinical staff in delivering exceptional care to patients with acute, complex, and post-surgical needs.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in hospital-based medicine, acute care, or post-operative recovery, but we are open to well-prepared new graduates with strong clinical training and confidence in high-pressure settings.

This is a collections-based role, with a guaranteed annual minimum of $150,000, and most providers earn between $150,000–$200,000 per year.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive acute care services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for medically complex patients.
• Manage patient care for post-operative, post-discharge, and step-down unit cases requiring close monitoring.
• Conduct in-depth physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and order appropriate laboratory or imaging tests.
• Interpret clinical data and adjust treatment plans based on patient status and physician guidance.
• Collaborate closely with attending physicians, surgeons, hospitalists, and nursing staff to ensure a coordinated and effective care plan.
• Prescribe medications and manage therapies under established protocols.
• Provide pre- and post-operative education and care, including monitoring for complications and surgical site issues.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families regarding treatment plans and prognosis.
• Document all care provided in a timely, thorough, and compliant manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and assist with transitions of care and discharge planning.
  
  

Other Requirements

• NP or PA Program Completed in USA
• 3-4 Years Acute Care Experience (Ideal not required)
  
  

Requirements

• NP or PA Program Completed in USA
• 3-4 Years Acute Care Experience (Ideal not required)
  
  

Benefits

Compensation: $150k - $200,000 / year (Collections Model - Guaranteed)

Benefits: N/A (1099 position)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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