Advanced Practice Clinician; Tucson

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to an assigned panel of members in their place of residence (typically senior living communities or skilled nursing facilities).
• Conduct physical and wellness exams, assessments, and occasional urgent medical visits.
• Perform telephonic triage to ensure timely, appropriate care and hospital avoidance.
• Administer vaccines and order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Initiate goals‑of‑care conversations with patients, their families, and living‑community staff.
• Manage chronic disease for members.
• Identify patient health‑care needs and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Collaborate with case‑management to ensure timely access to necessary services.
• Manage visitation schedule in line with practice protocols and adjust based on acuity.
• Engage with primary care physicians and other health‑care professionals in a collaborative relationship.
• Partner with primary care physicians for clinical oversight and guidance.
• Connect with specialists, hospitals, ancillary providers, and community‑based organizations for continuity of care.
• Monitor and address clinical quality gaps in partnership with other providers.
• Document member visits and interactions in a timely manner.
• Serve as a direct resource for members, families, communities, and support staff.
• Participate in Integrated Care Sales events to build member awareness and educate communities.
• Initiate and complete virtual health visits to promote accurate triage and reduce drive time.
• Participate in the on‑call program after hours and on weekends.
• Attend educational workshops and review professional publications to maintain knowledge.
• Contribute to team efforts to meet quality healthcare goals by closing care gaps, attending high‑risk group discussions, and optimizing workflows and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or a Master’s from an accredited PA program; experience in adult/geriatric medical care is preferred.
• Current Arizona Nurse Practitioner license or Arizona Physician Assistant Certification (PA‑C) in good standing.
• Wound Care Certificate and Palliative Care Certificate are a plus.
• Knowledge of treating complex chronic diseases (e.g., dementia, diabetes, heart failure, COPD).
• Ability to identify health‑care needs and coordinate referrals to appropriate resources.
• Familiarity with HCC and ICD‑10 coding and documentation.
• Knowledge of CMS guidelines and Medicare Advantage Managed Care.
• Comfortable initiating goals‑of‑care and end‑of‑life discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a change‑agent mindset for building relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain HIPAA requirements.
• Adaptable and open to change and problem‑solving.
• Basic technological skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, EMR) and openness to new technology.
• Physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach, lift, pull, push, and carry items up to 10lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Multilingual/multicultural background is a plus.
• Travel ≥75% of the time within the assigned area; valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.

• Base salary range: $125,400–$179,300 annually.
• Quarterly bonus program.
• Robust wellness program.
• Generous paid‑time‑off (PTO).
• Eleven paid holidays per year plus one floating holiday.
• Excellent 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and contribution.
• Robust employee recognition program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity to make a difference every day.

Tuberculosis Screening Policy:
Proof of TB screening or a negative result within the last year is required for all hires. If an applicant has a disability, medical reason, or sincerely held religious belief that prevents providing required information, an interactive process will be initiated to evaluate reasonable accommodations.

The role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying weights of up to 10lbs regularly and up to 50lbs occasionally.

Travel is required 75% or more of the time within the assigned area. Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

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