Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Provider - Casa Grande, AZ

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (on-call as needed)

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) delivers comprehensive care for patients with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions in a collaborative outpatient setting.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage rheumatologic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, and spondyloarthropathies.
• Develop and manage treatment plans in partnership with rheumatologists and the care team.
• Prescribe and monitor therapies, including DMARDs, biologics, and corticosteroids.
• Interpret laboratory results, imaging, and other diagnostic testing.
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management, and lifestyle modifications.
• Manage chronic conditions through ongoing follow-up, preventive care, and timely intervention for disease flare-ups.
• Coordinate care with specialists and multidisciplinary providers to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with clinical guidelines, documentation standards, and quality initiatives.
• Support team development through collaboration, mentorship, and ongoing professional growth.

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.

• Outpatient rheumatology clinic.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as needed.

This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality specialty care while working closely with an experienced rheumatology team in a patient-focused environment.

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