Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care; Outpatient; AZ
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, General Nursing
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization focused on improving patient outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities- Practice outpatient primary care at the full scope of your license.
- Full‑time position; a four‑day work week may be considered.
- 36 patient‑contact hours per week (18–22 patients per day on average).
- Use EPIC EMR system with Dragon dictation and AI note‑taking.
- Dedicated medical assistant team for rooming and support.
- On‑site lab and pharmacy resource support for medication refills.
- Clinic hours Monday–Friday, 7 am to 5:30 pm.
- Out‑of‑state applicants encouraged; relocation funds available.
- New graduates welcome.
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, or ability to obtain by start date.
- National certification: NCPA, or AANC/AANP for Nurse Practitioners.
- 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.
- Proficiency in Medicare Annual Wellness visits.
- Proficiency in EMR systems, preferably EPIC.
- 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 401(k) contributions.
- Starting bonus available.
The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based on experience, certification, and performance metrics. Salary is subject to applicable minimum wage laws.
Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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