Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Family Medicine Advanced Practice Provider you will deliver exceptional primary care within our Family Medicine Department in Phoenix, Arizona. This role offers unparalleled work-life balance within a supportive Dignity Health Medical Group environment.

In this role, you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the holistic well-being of your patients and their families.

To be successful in this role, you will play a vital part in our patient care model, dividing your time between direct patient encounters in our clinic and providing virtual care services from a HIPAA-compliant location (e.g., dedicated office space, approved home office). This hybrid approach allows for a broader scope of practice, enhanced work-life balance, and the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Clinic-Based Family Medicine (approx. 50% of time):

• Provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages (infants to geriatrics), including preventative care, acute and chronic disease management, and health education

• Conduct thorough physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans

• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and practice protocols

• Perform minor in-office procedures (e.g., Derm/MSK procedures and Nexplanon])

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR)

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, MAs, and other healthcare professionals

• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing education

Virtualist Program (approx. 50% of time):

• Must live in the Phoenix, AZ area

• Provide virtual primary care consultations via secure telehealth platforms (video, phone, secure messaging)

• Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions amenable to virtual care

• Order necessary labs, imaging, and prescriptions remotely

• Provide appropriate referrals to specialists or in-person care when clinically indicated

• Educate patients on their health conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies

• Adhere to all telehealth best practices, privacy regulations (HIPAA), and state licensing requirements for virtual care

• Utilize virtual care tools and technology proficiently

We are offering full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

• Current and unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Arizona

• Current national board certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA)

• BLS certification

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in Family Medicine or Primary Care

Preferred

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems; experience with Cerner is a plus

• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, is a growing organization with well-resourced, modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9,000 physicians, Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Like its legendary namesake rising out of the ashes, the greater Phoenix area has emerged as one of the bright metropolitan areas of the 21st century. The Phoenix area encompasses more than 20 incorporated cities, including Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa, and all serve as a timeless Southwestern backdrop to the spirit of Puebloans, cowboys, miners, and visionaries. Recently, the Census Bureau named Arizona’s Maricopa County, which includes the greater Phoenix metro area, the county with the nation’s highest annual population growth. Home to more than 4 million residents where everyone has a sunny disposition, the Phoenix area also ranks as the sixth-largest city in the United States. Phoenix is a premier destination offering the best of both worlds: a growing and diverse economy and a great place to live with more than 300 sun-filled days a year and an almost endless supply of attractions including:

• 189 city parks, 33,000 acres of desert preserves, and 200 miles of trails

• Host to MLB Spring Training and the annual Fiesta Bowl

• Home of the “Phoenix Open” and 200 golf courses

• Professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Cardinals.

• Host to 5 Fortune 500 company headquarters

• The “Best Mexican Food North of the Border”

• Affordable housing and cost of living

A family-friendly area, with the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, ample youth sports and athletic leagues, the Challenger Space Center Arizona, a wide variety of school options, including public, private, magnet, and charter, the Phoenix Zoo, large water parks, SEA LIFE Arizona, and many more!

The Phoenix area is also a destination for people from all over the world to receive outstanding healthcare. This is particularly true of Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center – home to the world-renown Barrow Neurological Institute and The Norton Thoracic Institute - #1 lung transplant program in the U.S. - as well as many other world-class healthcare services and teaching programs.

Pay Range

$93,038 - $156,291 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.