Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care; Outpatient - Optum AZ
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ.
Primary Responsibilities- Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license
- Full‑time position, four‑day work week may be considered
- 36 patient contact hours each week
- 18–22 patients per day on average
- EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI note taking
- Dedicated MA team for rooming and support
- Onsite lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills
- Clinic hours are Monday – Friday, 7am to 5:30pm
- Out‑of‑state applicants encouraged to apply, relocation funds available
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Generous compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including STD/LTD and United Health 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 contributions (401K)
- Starting bonus available
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. Salary range is defined as total cash compensation ual range may vary based on experience and metric achievement. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Required Qualifications- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain by start date
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain by start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain by start date
- 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
- Proficient in Medicare Annual Wellness visits
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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