Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Ortho, Neuro & Pain - Phoenix, AZ

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Management
Phoenix, AZ | Outpatient | Monday–Friday | New Grads Welcome
Overview & Highlights
Join an established specialty practice in Phoenix as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) caring for patients with orthopedic, spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions.
This is a full-time outpatient opportunity for a provider who wants to move into or continue growing within specialty medicine while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians and support staff while developing valuable experience across multiple high-demand areas of care.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Compensation: $130,000–$180,000 base salary + bonus potential
Earning Potential: Some providers earn $200,000+ annually
Setting: Outpatient specialty practice
Experience: New graduates welcome; experienced APPs 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 specialty clinic
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Patient Population: Orthopedic, spine, neurological, musculoskeletal, and pain management
Team: Work alongside physicians, APPs, and experienced clinical support staff
Practice Focus: Evaluation, treatment planning, follow-up care, and non-operative management of musculoskeletal, spine, neurological, and pain-related conditions
About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life
This is an excellent opportunity for an NP or PA who wants to build specialty expertise beyond traditional primary care while maintaining the stability of a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule.
You'll evaluate patients with a variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, spine, and acute or chronic pain conditions. Your day may include new patient evaluations, follow-up visits, reviewing imaging and diagnostic studies, assessing response to treatment, medication management, patient education, and coordinating the next steps in care.
The breadth of the patient population is a major advantage of this position. Rather than working within one narrow area, you'll gain exposure to multiple overlapping specialties and develop stronger skills in musculoskeletal assessment, spine care, neurological conditions, imaging review, and non-operative treatment.
You'll work as part of an established clinical team with physicians, APPs, and support staff available for collaboration. New graduates are welcome, making this an opportunity to develop specialty knowledge early in your career, while experienced providers can bring skills from Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, Spine, PM&R, Urgent Care, Primary Care, or other related settings.
Why This Role Stands Out
Gain experience across Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, and Pain Management
Build valuable specialty skills in musculoskeletal and neurological assessment
New graduate NPs and PAs are welcome and encouraged to apply
Work alongside experienced clinicians and clinical support staff
Monday–Friday outpatient schedule
See a diverse patient population rather than practicing within one narrow specialty area
What We’re Looking For
NP or PA interested in Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, Musculoskeletal Medicine, or Pain Management
Strong assessment skills and willingness to develop specialty expertise
Comfortable evaluating patients with both acute and chronic conditions
Interested in learning to interpret imaging and diagnostic findings in a specialty setting
Strong patient communication and education skills
New graduates and experienced APPs are both encouraged to apply
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic, neurological, spine, musculoskeletal, and pain-related conditions
Conduct new patient evaluations and follow-up visits
Perform focused musculoskeletal and neurological assessments
Develop and update treatment plans in collaboration with the clinical team
Review imaging, diagnostic testing, and other clinical findings
Support non-operative orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and spine care
Manage acute and chronic pain conditions within the established treatment model
Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice
Educate patients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, procedures, and follow-up care
Coordinate referrals, testing, procedures, and continuity of care as appropriate
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
Current NP or PA certification, as applicable
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to provide professional, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting
Preferred Background
2–3 years of relevant APP experience preferred, but not required
Orthopedics, Neurology, Pain Management, Spine, or PM&R experience is a plus
Urgent Care, Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or other relevant clinical backgrounds will also be considered
Experience evaluating musculoskeletal or neurological complaints is beneficial
New graduate NPs and PAs with a strong interest in specialty medicine are encouraged to apply
This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…
Want to develop expertise beyond traditional primary care
Are interested in musculoskeletal, orthopedic, spine, neurological, and pain-related conditions
Enjoy evaluating patients, reviewing diagnostic findings, and developing treatment plans
Want exposure to several related specialties rather than one narrow patient population
Value having experienced clinicians and support staff around you
Prefer a predictable Monday–Friday outpatient environment
This Role May Not Be a Fit If You…
Are looking exclusively for traditional primary care
Prefer an inpatient, ICU, or emergency medicine environment
Want a position focused primarily on surgical first assist or operating room responsibilities
Are not interested in managing patients with chronic musculoskeletal, spine, or pain-related conditions
Prefer a remote or hybrid clinical position
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to build valuable expertise across Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, and Pain Management while working within an established outpatient specialty practice. You'll treat a diverse patient population, develop stronger specialty assessment skills, and work alongside experienced clinicians and support staff.
With a $130,000–$180,000 base salary plus bonus potential and some providers earning $200,000+ annually, the position combines strong earning potential with specialty growth and the stability of a Monday–Friday outpatient schedule.
If you're an NP or PA looking to build or advance your career in Orthopedics, Spine, Neurology, or Pain Management, apply today. New graduates and experienced providers are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an NP or PA in Arizona
Completion of an NP or PA program in the United States

Work arrangement
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