Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult patients, including wellness visits, acute concerns, and chronic disease management. Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements overview
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States. Requires current or eligible Arizona licensure and appropriate FNP or PA certification.
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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Adult Primary Care
Tucson, AZ | Adult-Only Outpatient | Monday–Friday | New Grads Welcome
Overview & Highlights
Join an established primary care practice in Tucson as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) providing outpatient care exclusively to adult patients. This is a full-time opportunity offering a predictable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, continuity of care, and the chance to build meaningful long-term patient relationships.
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base salary + bonus potential
Patient Population: Adults only
Experience: New graduates welcome; experienced providers encouraged to apply
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick time, 401(k), malpractice coverage, CME stipend, license reimbursement, and additional benefits
Location & Logistics
Work Environment: Established outpatient adult primary care clinic
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Patient Population: Adult primary care
Travel: No travel required
On-Call: Limited to no call
Team: Work alongside physicians, APPs, and experienced clinical support staff
About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life
This is a strong opportunity for an FNP or PA who enjoys relationship-based primary care and wants an adult-only outpatient practice with a predictable Monday–Friday schedule.
Your day will include a mix of routine primary care, wellness visits, follow-ups, acute concerns, and chronic disease management. You’ll evaluate patients, order and interpret appropriate testing, manage medications, develop treatment plans, and educate patients on their health and ongoing care.
Because this is an adult-only practice, you can focus your clinical work on adult and chronic disease management without a pediatric patient population. You’ll also have physicians, APPs, and experienced clinical staff around you for collaboration and support.
New graduates are welcome to apply. For a newer provider, this is an opportunity to build confidence and develop a strong primary care foundation within an established team. Experienced FNPs and PAs can bring their existing skills to a stable practice while continuing to build patient relationships and continuity of care.
Why This Role Stands Out
Adult-only patient population with no pediatric primary care
New graduate FNPs and PAs are welcome and encouraged to apply
Monday–Friday outpatient schedule with limited to no call
Build ongoing relationships with patients through continuity of care
Work alongside experienced clinicians and clinical support staff
No travel between practice locations required
What We’re Looking For
FNP or PA interested in adult outpatient primary care
Comfortable managing both acute concerns and chronic conditions
Strong clinical judgment with a willingness to continue learning
Clear, compassionate communicator with patients and families
Comfortable collaborating with physicians, APPs, and support staff
New graduates and experienced providers are both encouraged to apply
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult patients
Perform new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and preventive wellness visits
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Develop individualized treatment and ongoing care plans
Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing
Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice
Provide preventive care, health education, and lifestyle counseling
Monitor chronic conditions and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with specialists and other healthcare providers
Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program in the United States
Current or eligible for Arizona NP or PA licensure
FNP certification for Nurse Practitioner candidates or appropriate PA certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide professional, patient-centered outpatient care
Preferred Background
2–3 years of Primary Care, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine experience preferred, but not required
Previous outpatient experience is a plus
Experience managing common adult chronic conditions is beneficial
New graduate FNPs and PAs with a strong interest in adult primary care are encouraged to apply
This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…
Want to focus your practice on adult patients rather than a mixed pediatric/adult population
Enjoy building long-term relationships and continuity with patients
Prefer a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule
Like the variety of preventive care, acute visits, and chronic disease management
Value having experienced clinicians and support staff around you
Want a stable primary care environment where you can continue developing clinically
This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…
Want to provide pediatric care as a significant part of your practice
Prefer inpatient, emergency, or hospital-based medicine
Are looking for a remote or hybrid clinical position
Prefer a highly procedural specialty environment
Do not enjoy longitudinal care or chronic disease management
Why Join Us
Join an established Tucson primary care practice where you can focus on adult medicine, develop meaningful patient relationships, and work alongside an experienced clinical team. You’ll have the stability of a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule while building valuable experience across preventive care, acute concerns, and chronic disease management.
With a $120,000–$150,000 base salary plus bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, no required travel, and limited to no call, this is a compelling opportunity for both experienced providers and new graduates looking to establish themselves in outpatient primary care.
If you’re an FNP or PA looking for an adult-only outpatient opportunity in Tucson, apply today. New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply.
Active or eligible Arizona NP or PA license
Completion of an NP or PA program in the United States
FNP certification or PA certification, as applicable