Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Orthopedic, Neurology & Pain Management - Mesa, AZ

Loxo; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k)

Malpractice coverage

CME stipend

License reimbursement

Job summary

Loxo is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an outpatient orthopedic specialty role in Mesa, AZ. The position offers a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with a base salary of $130,000–$180,000 plus bonus potential and opportunities to earn over $200,000 annually.

The role focuses on evaluation, treatment planning, and non-operative management across musculoskeletal, spine, and pain-related conditions, with a collaborative clinical team and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited NP or PA program in the United States.
• Arizona NP/PA licensure current or eligible is required.
• Current NP/PA certification as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic, neurological, spine, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions.
• Conduct new patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Perform focused musculoskeletal and neurological assessments.
• Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Review imaging, diagnostic testing, and other clinical findings.
• Support non-operative orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and spine care.
• Manage acute and chronic pain conditions within the established treatment model.
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice.
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate referrals, testing, procedures, and continuity of care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Outpatient care experience

Imaging interpretation

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States

Current or eligible for Arizona NP or PA licensure

Current NP or PA certification

Job description

Overview & Highlights

Join an established specialty practice in Mesa as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) caring for patients with orthopedic, spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions.

This is a full-time outpatient opportunity for a provider who wants to move into or continue growing within specialty medicine while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians and support staff while developing valuable experience across multiple high-demand areas of care.

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Compensation: $130,000–$180,000 base salary + bonus potential
• Earning Potential: Some providers earn $200,000+ annually
• Setting: Outpatient specialty practice
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick time, 401(k), malpractice coverage, CME stipend, license reimbursement, and additional benefits

Location & Logistics

• Work Environment: Established outpatient specialty clinic
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Patient Population: Orthopedic, spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain management
• Team: Work alongside physicians, APPs, and experienced clinical support staff
• Practice Focus: Evaluation, treatment planning, follow-up care, and non-operative management of musculoskeletal, spine, neurological, and pain-related conditions

About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life

This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA who wants to build specialty expertise beyond traditional primary care while maintaining the stability of a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule.

You'll evaluate patients with a variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, spine, and acute or chronic pain conditions. Your day may include new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, reviewing imaging and diagnostic studies, assessing response to treatment, medication management, patient education, and coordinating the next steps in care.

The breadth of the patient population is a major advantage of this position. Rather than working within one narrow area, you'll gain exposure to multiple overlapping specialties and develop stronger skills in musculoskeletal assessment, spine care, neurological conditions, imaging review, and non-operative treatment.

You'll work as part of an established clinical team with physicians, APPs, and support staff available for collaboration. New graduates are welcome, making this an opportunity to develop specialty knowledge early in your career, while experienced providers can bring skills from Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, Spine, PM&R, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or other related settings.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Gain experience across Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, and Pain Management
• Build valuable specialty skills in musculoskeletal and neurological assessment
• Work alongside experienced clinicians and clinical support staff
• See a diverse patient population rather than practicing within one narrow specialty area

What We’re Looking For

• NP or PA interested in Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, Musculoskeletal Medicine, or Pain Management
• Strong assessment skills and willingness to develop specialty expertise
• Comfortable evaluating patients with both acute and chronic conditions
• Interested in learning to interpret imaging and diagnostic findings in a specialty setting
• Strong patient communication and education skills

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic, neurological, spine, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions
• Conduct new patient evaluations and follow-up visits
• Perform focused musculoskeletal and neurological assessments
• Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team
• Review imaging, diagnostic testing, and other clinical findings
• Support non-operative orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and spine care
• Manage acute and chronic pain conditions within the established treatment model
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice
• Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, and follow-up care
• Coordinate referrals, testing, procedures, and continuity of care as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States
• Current or eligible for Arizona NP or PA licensure
• Current NP or PA certification, as applicable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide professional, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting

Preferred Background

• 2–3 years of relevant APP experience preferred, but not required
• Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, Spine, or PM&R experience is a plus
• Urgent Care, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or other relevant clinical backgrounds will also be considered
• Experience evaluating musculoskeletal or neurological complaints is beneficial

This Role Is Likely a Fit If You

• Want to develop expertise beyond traditional primary care
• Are interested in musculoskeletal, orthopedic, spine, neurological, and pain-related conditions
• Enjoy evaluating patients, reviewing diagnostic findings, and developing treatment plans
• Want exposure to several related specialties rather than one narrow patient population
• Value having experienced clinicians and support staff around you
• Prefer a predictable Monday–Friday outpatient environment

This Role May Not Be a Fit If You

• Are looking exclusively for traditional primary care
• Prefer an inpatient, ICU, or emergency medicine environment
• Want a position focused primarily on surgical first assist or operating room responsibilities
• Are not interested in managing patients with chronic musculoskeletal, spine, or pain-related conditions
• Prefer a remote or hybrid clinical position

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to build valuable expertise across Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, and Pain Management while working within an established outpatient specialty practice. You'll treat a diverse patient population, develop stronger specialty assessment skills, and work alongside experienced clinicians and support staff.

With a $130,000–$180,000 base salary plus bonus potential and some providers earning $200,000+ annually, the position combines strong earning potential with specialty growth and the stability of a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule.