Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Pediatrics)

About this role

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Pediatrics)
Overview & Highlights

• Location: Chandler, Arizona

• Schedule: Full-Time

• Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 annually (DOE)

• Bonus: RVU-based bonus opportunity

• Patient Volume: Approximately 20–30 patients per day

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of pediatric clinical experience

• Language Preference: Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays

Location & Logistics

• Work Environment: Outpatient pediatric clinic

• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents

• Practice Setting: Community-focused healthcare organization

About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life
We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing, community-focused healthcare organization in Chandler, Arizona. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider who enjoys working with children and families, values continuity of care, and wants to make a meaningful impact on pediatric health outcomes.

In this outpatient role, you will provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents. Your day will include well-child visits, preventive screenings, developmental assessments, acute illness evaluations, chronic condition management, and family education.

You will work alongside physicians, medical assistants, nurses, and care coordination teams in a collaborative environment that supports quality care and efficient patient flow. The ideal candidate is confident in pediatric clinical decision-making, comfortable managing a busy outpatient schedule, and passionate about building trusting relationships with patients and their families.
Bilingual English/Spanish providers are strongly encouraged to apply, as the practice serves a diverse patient population.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Pediatrics-Focused Practice: Work exclusively in an outpatient pediatric setting, caring for children from infancy through adolescence.

• Meaningful Patient Relationships: Build lasting connections with children and families through preventive care, treatment, and ongoing follow-up.

• Collaborative Team Environment: Work with supportive physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and care coordination professionals.

• Clinical Autonomy: Apply your pediatric expertise while having access to an experienced clinical team.

• Community Impact: Help improve access to high-quality pediatric healthcare for families throughout the Chandler community.

• Growing Organization: Join an established, expanding healthcare organization with a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

What We're Looking For

• An experienced NP or PA with at least 2 years of pediatric clinical experience.

• A provider confident in managing common pediatric illnesses, preventive visits, and ongoing health concerns.

• Someone comfortable seeing infants, children, and adolescents daily while maintaining quality and compassionate care.

• A collaborative professional with strong communication skills and a family-centered approach.

• A provider who enjoys working with diverse communities; bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.

• Someone dependable, organized, and comfortable practicing in a busy outpatient pediatric environment.

Job Duties & 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Background

• 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.

This Role Is Likely a Fit If You…

• Enjoy working with infants, children, adolescents, and their families.

• Have at least 2 years of pediatric experience and feel confident managing a variety of pediatric conditions.

• Thrive in an outpatient environment with a steady patient flow.

• Value preventive medicine, early intervention, and continuity of care.

• Appreciate…