Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Posting Date
09/11/26

Application Deadline
10/11/26

Pay Range $130,500 - $195,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional  Health About the Position Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in making a difference in a diverse and underserved population? In this critical role, you will work with a team of professionals at Correctional Health Services (CHS) to coordinate care within the County jail facilities. Correctional Health Services uses the latest evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and public health recommendations to provide care for detainees.

Join the team in which our practitioners have described CHS as  the undiscovered gem of healthcare. As a County employee, you will enjoy benefits such as medical and dental plans, paid time off, continuous training, enrollment in the state retirement plan, multilingual pay, and many exciting benefits offers. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates!

About UsIt's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance its expertise.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diversely talented professionals.

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe Require Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program with a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Arizona We Also Value Experience in infection control or public health

Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment

Experience with disease detection, investigations, and related activities

Certified Correctional Health Professional Job Contributions Collaborates and communicates with hospitals, medical providers, community agencies, state and federal agencies, and other counties regarding continuity of medical care Makes recommendations to management in writing protocols, policies, and procedures to support surveillance, data analysis, and other activities

Obtains history and completes physical examinations of patients incarcerated in Maricopa County jails

Evaluates and treats patients as medically indicated in compliance with CHS policies and procedures

Documents patient encounters according to CHS protocols in a SOAPE format in the progress notes or on the appropriate CHS clinical form Develops and updates individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions or special needs

Orders onsite lab work, radiology studies, treatments, and medications as medically indicated

Refers patients to external service providers, including specialists, diagnostic studies, and other services as medically indicated

Performs minor procedures such as sutures, incision, and drainage of abscesses, simple splints, punch biopsies, and pelvic exams

Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by state law, department policies, and licensure agencies

Responsible for periodic after-hours phone calls for the patients in Maricopa County Jails…