Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Elk Ridge) - Flagstaff - Family Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Where Career Fulfillment and Work-Life Integration

Meet Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona

Practice with purpose while enjoying mountain living in Flagstaff, Arizona. Providers here have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by caring for a diverse and engaged community while practicing at the top of their license. With strong patient demand, professional autonomy, and the chance to build lasting patient relationships, this is meaningful medicine in a setting that truly values its clinicians.

Outside of work, enjoy four distinct seasons, cooler temperatures, pine forests, and endless outdoor recreation—from hiking and skiing to exploring nearby national parks. Flagstaff offers short commutes, a vibrant cultural scene, and a strong sense of community, all located about two hours from Phoenix—delivering the work–life balance, lifestyle, and connection many clinicians are seeking.

Compensation and Benefits

Attractive Total Compensation Package

  • Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure
  • With a HPSA score of 18 you may qualify for various loan repayment programs
  • Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage
  • Paid license and DEA
  • CME funds and time-off package
  • Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules
  • Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices
  • Benefit from patient-centered medical home and various outreach services
  • To become a part of our dedicated clinical team, you need the following qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years’ of experience
  • Must have National Certification
  • Hold or be eligible to obtain an Arizona License and DEA
  • Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility
  • For more information, contact providerrecruitment@elkridge.org

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job.

Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date.

All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i. e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045).

All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive.

Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive family medicine care to a diverse community while practicing at the top of your license. Build lasting patient relationships and participate in patient-centered medical home outreach services.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience and a valid National Certification. Candidates must hold or be eligible for an Arizona license and DEA registration.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careClinical practiceElectronic health recordsMedical documentationHealth outreach

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

El Rio Community Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 66 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 66% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (Elk Ridge) - Flagstaff - Family Medicine at El Rio Community Health Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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Salary Distribution44 jobs · 35 employers

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$165k-195k
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$260k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
82%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
41% this job
Loan repayment
6% this job
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,635 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Flagstaff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$644k
Typical market rent
$2,166/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Flagstaff, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About El Rio Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tucson, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

30 days PTO + 9 paid holidays
Loan repayment programs (HPSA 18)
Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Paid license and DEA
CME funds and time-off
Flexible and alternative work schedules
AI scribes, Epic Superuser support, Dragon Speak dictation
Patient-centered medical home