Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Pediatrics) - Chandler, AZ
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing, community-focused healthcare organization in Chandler, Arizona. This full-time position is based in an outpatient pediatric clinic serving infants, children, and adolescents, with an expected patient volume of approximately 20–30 patients per day. Compensation is $130,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, with an RVU-based bonus opportunity. The provider delivers comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child visits, preventive screenings, developmental assessments, acute illness evaluations, chronic condition management, and family education. The position involves collaborating with physicians, medical assistants, nurses, and care coordination teams to support quality care and efficient patient flow. The organization emphasizes continuity of care, clinical autonomy within a collaborative team, and accessible, patient-centered pediatric healthcare. Bilingual English and Spanish skills are strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Active Arizona Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in pediatrics.
- Experience providing direct patient care in a pediatric clinical setting.
- Strong knowledge of pediatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.
- Ability to independently manage routine pediatric visits and common childhood conditions within the provider's scope of practice.
- Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and patient education skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment.
- Comfort managing a busy outpatient schedule and caring for infants, children, and adolescents.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish; strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in an outpatient pediatric clinic or community health setting.
- Experience managing moderate-to-high pediatric patient volumes.
- Familiarity with pediatric immunization schedules, developmental screenings, and preventive care guidelines.
- Experience serving diverse or underserved patient populations.
- Strong EMR documentation and care coordination skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents.
- Conduct well-child examinations, annual physicals, and age-appropriate preventive screenings.
- Diagnose and manage acute pediatric illnesses and common childhood conditions.
- Evaluate and manage chronic pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, and other ongoing health concerns.
- Perform developmental assessments and monitor pediatric growth and milestones.
- Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and laboratory studies.
- Develop and implement evidence-based pediatric treatment plans.
- Provide immunization counseling and administer or coordinate vaccinations according to recommended pediatric schedules.
- Educate parents and caregivers on nutrition, development, preventive care, and childhood health concerns.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Coordinate referrals to pediatric specialists and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- RVU-based bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
