Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Non-Operative Foot & Ankle)

HealthOp Solutions•Mesa, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides outpatient, non-operative foot and ankle care at clinics in North Phoenix and Mesa, Arizona. The provider maintains an independent patient schedule four days per week, with two days at each location, while collaborating with fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle physicians. Administrative time is built into the schedule. Responsibilities include evaluating and managing new and established patients, coordinating treatment plans, educating patients, performing office-based procedures, and supporting patients through their care journey. The role also includes surgical exposure through assisting physicians in the operating room and participating in perioperative care, as well as hospital rounds when needed. Shared outpatient Foot & Ankle phone-call coverage includes occasional after-hours and weekend patient calls. The organization is a respected orthopedic and musculoskeletal specialty practice providing surgical and non-surgical care across orthopedic subspecialties. The position is open to experienced orthopedic advanced practice providers and motivated new graduates, with mentorship and opportunities to develop expertise in foot and ankle care. Compensation is $140,000–$180,000 per year, with eligibility for a stipend bonus and monthly productivity-based bonuses. Benefits include a 401(k) with company match, including for part-time employees, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Arizona NP or PA license, or ability to obtain it before employment.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
ACLS certification.
For Physician Assistants: graduate of an AMA-accredited PA program and active or scheduled NCCPA certification.
For Physician Assistants: BA/BS required; MS preferred.
For Nurse Practitioners: current Arizona RN license and Arizona APRN license.
For Nurse Practitioners: national certification approved by the Arizona APRN Board.
Strong interest in orthopedic and musculoskeletal medicine.
Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians.
Strong patient communication and education skills.
Comfort managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditions.
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic, sports medicine, podiatry, or musculoskeletal experience.
Prior Foot & Ankle experience.
Experience assisting in the operating room.
Experience managing patients in an outpatient specialty clinic.
Master's degree preferred.
Strong clinical aptitude and motivation to develop a specialty skill set.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage foot and ankle conditions in an outpatient setting.
Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform physical examinations.
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Order, interpret, and review diagnostic studies as appropriate.
Administer injections, medications, and other office-based treatments.
Triage patient phone calls and address clinical concerns.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses and treatment plans.
Assist physicians during surgical procedures and provide perioperative care.
Participate in hospital rounds as needed.
Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the EMR.
Respond to urgent clinical situations and medical emergencies.
Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in the shared outpatient Foot & Ankle phone-call rotation, including occasional after-hours and weekend coverage.
Provide clinic coverage at North Phoenix and Mesa locations.