Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care (Outpatient) – Tucson, Arizona

UnitedHealth Group

1 month ago

Tucson, Arizona$104.5K - $156KFull TimePrimary Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Practice Authority in Arizona

Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care (Outpatient) – Tucson, Arizona in United States. Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care (Outpatient) to join our team in Tucson, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

Practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of your license

time position: Chose either a four

day or five

day work week schedule

Requirements

Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain prior to start date

National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP; OR Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA

Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to start date

Current BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to start date Preferred Qualifications:

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $104.5K - $156K

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UnitedHealth Group in United States.

Key Skills

Primary CareOutpatient PracticeFull Scope of License PracticeEPIC EMRDragon DictationAI NotetakingPatient CareValue Based Care ModelHEDIS MeasuresCAHPSHOSHCC Coding DocumentationMedicare Annual Wellness Visits

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Primary Care (Outpatient) – Tucson, Arizona at UnitedHealth Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care position at UnitedHealth Group is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $105k to $156k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($105k–$156k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Primary Care, Outpatient Practice, Full Scope of License Practice, EPIC EMR, Dragon Dictation, AI Notetaking, Patient Care, Value Based Care Model. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner will practice outpatient Primary Care at the full scope of their license, working 36 patient contact hours each week with an average of 18-22 patients per day. Responsibilities include utilizing the EPIC EMR system with support from a dedicated MA team, onsite lab, and pharmac...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, STD/LTD, UnitedHealth Group Stock Discounts, CME Allowance with Paid Time Off, Professional Liability Insurance, Excellent PTO Package, Generous Retirement Program, 401k with Employer Contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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