Summit Rheumatology - Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Rheumatology

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Rheumatology is a key member of the clinical team, delivering comprehensive care to patients with rheumatologic conditions. This role combines clinical expertise, patient-centered care, and effective collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The APP is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, managing, and educating patients with musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases, ensuring high-quality care throughout their treatment journey.

Office Hours: M-Th 7am - 5pm

Location: Casa Grande, AZ

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessments and Diagnosis
• Treatment and Care Planning
• Procedural Support
• Patient Education
• Chronic Disease Management
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Care Coordination
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Professional Development and Education
• Mentorship and Peer Support
• Competency Statements

Work Environment

• Outpatient clinic setting.
• Use of standard office and medical equipment (computers, printers, phones, infusion pumps, IVs, etc.)

Occupational Safety/Health Hazards

• Office, clinical, bloodborne pathogen, warehouse, biomedical, and personal safety hazards

Physical Requirements

• Mostly sedentary; frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching outward
• Occasional reaching above shoulder, climbing, squatting/kneeling/bending, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling (up to 50+ lbs.)

Position Type & Expected Hours

• Full-time, Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Must be available for on-call needs as required

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program by start date
• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of practice within 90 days of start date
• Board certification by a recognized national body (e.g., ANCC, NCCPA) within 90 days of start date
• Ability to manage complex patients with chronic autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions

Preferred Qualification:

• Familiarity with musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Advanced knowledge of common rheumatologic diseases, including pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options
• Experience performing joint injections and aspirations

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.