Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Primary Care
Listed compensation
$140k-$160k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Position Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Primary Care
- Location: Prescott, Arizona
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday | No Weekends | No On-Call
- Setting: Outpatient Family Medicine
- Travel Requirements: None
- Average Daily Patient Volume: 15–20
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual Salary: $140,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Bonus Structure: Percentage of collections
Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO and separate sick leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- CME reimbursement
- License and certification fee reimbursement
Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Note: Sign-on and relocation bonuses are not offered for this role.
Why Join Us
We are a provider-centered clinic that prioritizes teamwork, clinical excellence, and work-life balance. Our environment supports respectful communication, professional autonomy, and a shared commitment to improving patient health. Here, the focus is on quality care and long-term patient relationships—not high-volume throughput.
Who We’re Looking For
You are a compassionate, team-oriented healthcare provider who values preventive, whole-person care. Whether you are an experienced clinician or newer in your practice, you bring strong clinical judgment, clear communication skills, and a dedication to delivering evidence-based medicine in a collaborative environment.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide full-spectrum outpatient primary care to patients across all ages. This role emphasizes continuity of care, patient education, and improving health outcomes within our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physical exams and review diagnostic results
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses (e. g., infections, minor injuries)
- Manage chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Provide patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, and social needs
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and specialists for coordinated care
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies
- Coordinate referrals, follow-ups, and hospital admissions when necessary
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR
- Lead wellness screenings and preventive health initiatives
- Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education
Required Qualifications
- Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Arizona (or eligibility in progress)
- Graduate of an accredited U.S.-based NP or PA program (Puerto Rico programs not accepted)
- Current or eligible DEA registration
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum 1 year of primary care experience preferred
How to Apply
If you are seeking a primary care role where your contributions are valued and patient relationships are a priority, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your most recent CV for confidential consideration. Cover letters and professional references are welcome but not required.
Join our Prescott-based team and help deliver high-quality, personalized care that makes a lasting impact in our community.
- Valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the State of Arizona (or in process)
- Completion of an NP/PA Program in USA (Not Puerto Rico)
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Arizona and have graduated from an accredited U.S.-based program. A minimum of one year of primary care experience is preferred, along with current DEA registration and BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Primary Care at HealthOp Solutions a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Primary Care (PA) — ranked against 438 active Primary Care (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
HealthOp Solutions ranks #7 of 12 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 64 active listings.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 10% in primary care (pa) | ranked against 438 Primary Care (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $140k–$160k | Primary Care median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Arizona | 21 active | 456 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Arizona Physician Assistant listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus · 2% offer loan repayment126 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #5 of 6 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 210 postings, 205 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 989 in the last 30 days | 553 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +2.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| HealthOp Solutions | silver tier, 73/100 · #7 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index64 active listings |
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