Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Orthopedics) - Surprise, AZ

HealthOp Solutions•Surprise, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An established outpatient specialty practice in Surprise, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide hands-on care for musculoskeletal, orthopedic, podiatric, and foot-and-ankle conditions. The role combines patient evaluations, treatment planning, office-based procedures, routine specialty follow-up, and collaboration with an on-site podiatrist and clinical support staff. The clinician will gradually develop an independent patient schedule while consulting with the podiatrist for surgical evaluations and complex cases. Most of the work focuses on podiatry and foot-and-ankle care, including conditions such as heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, arthritis, and forefoot problems. Responsibilities also include injections, orthotic management, routine and at-risk foot care, wound assessments, postoperative follow-up, and other procedures within the clinician’s training and scope. A smaller portion of the role supports a physician-directed outpatient treatment program for benign musculoskeletal conditions, with structured training provided. This is a full-time weekday position in a high-volume outpatient specialty clinic. It offers a base salary of $115,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience, plus productivity-based compensation. There are no nights, weekends, call, hospital rounding, or inpatient responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
Current NCCPA certification for PAs or national board certification through AANP or ANCC for NPs.
Active Arizona PA or NP license, or ability to obtain licensure before starting.
At least 2 years of relevant PA or NP clinical experience in orthopedics, podiatry, foot and ankle, sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, orthopedic-focused urgent care, or wound care.
Demonstrated hands-on experience performing joint and/or soft-tissue injections.
Proficiency in musculoskeletal examinations and interpretation of routine plain-film imaging.
Experience performing office-based clinical procedures.
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume outpatient specialty environment.
Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment about independent management, physician collaboration, and escalation of care.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic PA or NP experience, particularly in foot-and-ankle medicine.
Previous experience in a podiatry specialty practice.
Experience managing plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, arthritis, and other common lower-extremity musculoskeletal conditions.
Proficiency with injections, splinting, orthotics, and postoperative orthopedic care.
Wound care experience or relevant certification.
Experience working in a physician-owned or procedure-focused specialty practice.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage outpatient podiatric, orthopedic, and foot-and-ankle conditions.
Develop and implement treatment plans for common musculoskeletal disorders, including plantar fasciitis, tendinopathies, arthritis, and forefoot pain.
Perform office-based procedures, including corticosteroid, joint, and soft-tissue injections.
Provide nail care and procedures, callus and corn paring, wound assessments, debridement, splinting, and other procedures within training and scope.
Manage follow-up visits for injections, orthotic fittings, diabetic foot examinations, routine and at-risk foot care, and postoperative recovery.
Order, review, and interpret appropriate imaging and laboratory studies.
Evaluate treatment response and adjust care plans based on clinical findings and established protocols.
Identify patients who require surgical consultation, additional diagnostic evaluation, or physician-directed management.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate effectively with the care team.
Provide outpatient coverage and manage an increasingly independent patient schedule.
Support a specialized outpatient treatment program through patient assessments, follow-up visits, education, and coordination with the supervising physician.
Collaborate with physicians and clinical support staff to maintain efficient patient flow, continuity of care, and a positive patient experience.