Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Ortho, Neurology & Pain

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Management

Join an established specialty practice in Mesa as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) caring for patients with orthopedic, spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions.

This is a full-time outpatient opportunity for a provider who wants to move into or continue growing within specialty medicine while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians and support staff while developing valuable experience across multiple high-demand areas of care.

Location: Mesa, Arizona

Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday

Compensation: $130,000$180,000 base salary + bonus potential

Earning Potential: Some providers earn $200,000+ annually

Setting: Outpatient specialty practice

Experience: New graduates welcome; experienced APPs encouraged to apply

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick time, 401(k), malpractice coverage, CME stipend, license reimbursement, and additional benefits

Work Environment: Established outpatient specialty clinic

Schedule: MondayFriday

Patient Population: Orthopedic, spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain management

Team: Work alongside physicians, APPs, and experienced clinical support staff

Practice Focus: Evaluation, treatment planning, follow-up care, and non-operative management of musculoskeletal, spine, neurological, and pain-related conditions

This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA who wants to build specialty expertise beyond traditional primary care while maintaining the stability of a MondayFriday outpatient schedule.

You'll evaluate patients with a variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, spine, and acute or chronic pain conditions. Your day may include new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, reviewing imaging and diagnostic studies, assessing response to treatment, medication management, patient education, and coordinating the next steps in care.

The breadth of the patient population is a major advantage of this position. Rather than working within one narrow area, you'll gain exposure to multiple overlapping specialties and develop stronger skills in musculoskeletal assessment, spine care, neurological conditions, imaging review, and non-operative treatment.

You'll work as part of an established clinical team with physicians, APPs, and support staff available for collaboration. New graduates are welcome, making this an opportunity to develop specialty knowledge early in your career, while experienced providers can bring skills from Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, Spine, PM&R, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or other related settings.

Gain experience across Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, and Pain Management

Build valuable specialty skills in musculoskeletal and neurological assessment

New graduate NPs and PAs are welcome and encouraged to apply

Work alongside experienced clinicians and clinical support staff

MondayFriday outpatient schedule

See a diverse patient population rather than practicing within one narrow specialty area

NP or PA interested in Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, Musculoskeletal Medicine, or Pain Management

Strong assessment skills and willingness to develop specialty expertise

Comfortable evaluating patients with both acute and chronic conditions

Interested in learning to interpret imaging and diagnostic findings in a specialty setting

Strong patient communication and education skills

New graduates and experienced APPs are both encouraged to apply

Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic, neurological, spine, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions

Conduct new patient evaluations and follow-up visits

Perform focused musculoskeletal and neurological assessments

Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team

Review imaging, diagnostic testing, and other clinical findings

Support non-operative orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and spine care

Manage acute and chronic pain conditions within the established treatment model

Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice

Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, and follow-up care

Coordinate referrals, testing, procedures, and continuity of care as appropriate

Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States

Current or eligible for Arizona NP or PA licensure

Current NP or PA certification, as applicable

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to provide professional, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting

23 years of relevant APP experience preferred, but not required

Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, Spine, or PM&R experience is a plus

Urgent Care, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or other relevant clinical backgrounds will also be considered

Experience evaluating musculoskeletal or neurological complaints is beneficial

New graduate NPs and PAs with a strong interest in specialty medicine are encouraged to apply

Want to develop expertise beyond traditional primary care

Are interested in musculoskeletal, orthopedic, spine, neurological, and pain-related conditions

Enjoy evaluating patients, reviewing diagnostic findings, and developing treatment plans

Want exposure to several related specialties rather than one narrow patient population

Value having experienced clinicians and support staff around you

Prefer a predictable MondayFriday outpatient environment

This is an opportunity to build valuable expertise across Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, and Pain Management while working within an established outpatient specialty practice. You'll treat a diverse patient population, develop stronger specialty assessment skills, and work alongside experienced clinicians and support staff.

With a $130,000$180,000 base salary plus bonus potential and some providers earning $200,000+ annually, the position combines strong earning potential with specialty growth and the stability of a MondayFriday outpatient schedule.

If you're an NP or PA looking to build or advance your career in Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, or Pain Management, apply today. New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply.