Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Neonatal ) - Phoenix,
AZ
Overview & Highlights
- Location: Arizona (multiple NICU locations; specific sites to
be determined)
- Schedule: Flexible in-house 12-hour and 24-hour shift options
with self-scheduling
- Compensation: $135,000 $160,000 annually
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Short-term disability
- Licensing and credentialing support
- PTO based on years of experience
Location & Logistics
- Work Environment: Level II and Level III NICUs within a growing
neonatal care network
- Coverage Model: In-house provider coverage with Neonatologist
support
- Travel: Opportunity to practice across multiple NICU sites with
varying acuity levels
- On-Call: Not specified; in-house shift coverage model
About the Opportunity / A Day in the Life
Join a high-performing neonatal team committed to clinical
excellence, transparency, and exceptional patient outcomes. This is
an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while working
alongside experienced Neonatologists and Advanced Practice
Providers who value teamwork, mentorship, and continuous
improvement.
In this role, you will provide advanced neonatal care across
Level II and Level III NICU settings, managing a diverse patient
population with varying levels of acuity. Providers are trusted to
exercise strong clinical judgment, participate in patient
management decisions, and deliver evidence-based care that supports
both infants and their families.
Beyond direct patient care, you'll have opportunities to
contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols,
education programs, and leadership development efforts. The
organization actively encourages professional growth and supports
providers who want to make a meaningful impact on both patient
outcomes and program development.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling with both 12-hour and 24-hour in-house
shift options
- Strong APP leadership team focused on mentorship and provider
success
- Opportunity to practice across Level II and Level III
NICUs
- Collaborative culture where APPs are respected, supported, and
highly valued
- Active involvement in quality improvement, education, and
clinical program development
- Work with a team committed to evidence-based medicine and
family-centered care
What We re Looking For
- Clinicians passionate about neonatal medicine and
patient-centered care
- Strong critical thinking and independent clinical
decision-making skills
- Team-oriented providers who thrive in collaborative
environments
- Interest in quality improvement and clinical excellence
- Commitment to ongoing professional growth and education
- Providers who value mentorship, communication, and continuous
learning
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide advanced neonatal care in Level II and Level III NICU
settings
- Assess, diagnose, and manage neonatal patients utilizing
evidence-based practices
- Collaborate closely with Neonatologists, nursing staff, and
interdisciplinary teams
- Participate in daily patient management and care planning
- Exercise autonomous clinical judgment within scope of
practice
- Support implementation and development of clinical protocols
and best practices
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and
outcome-focused projects
- Assist with program development and policy implementation
efforts
- Educate patients' families regarding treatment plans and care
expectations
- Mentor and support new and existing clinical staff
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Engage in continuing education and professional development
activities
Required Qualifications
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
certification
- Active or eligible Arizona licensure
- Current national certification appropriate to role
- Ability to practice in neonatal intensive care settings
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration
skills
Preferred Background
- Prior NICU experience
- Experience working in Level III NICU environments
- Participation in quality improvement or clinical practice
initiatives
- Experience mentoring or educating clinical staff
- Interest in leadership and program development activities
This Role Is Likely a Fit If You
- Enjoy caring for complex neonatal patients
- Value collaboration while maintaining clinical autonomy
- Want exposure to varying levels of neonatal acuity
- Are motivated by quality improvement and patient outcomes
- Appreciate strong physician and APP support
- Want scheduling flexibility and work-life balance
This Role May Not Be a Fit If You
- Prefer highly structured environments with limited
autonomy
- Have little interest in quality improvement or program
development
- Prefer practicing independently without interdisciplinary
collaboration
- Are uncomfortable working in higher-acuity neonatal
settings
- Prefer a role focused solely on routine patient care without
additional leadership or educational opportunities
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative neonatal practice where Advanced Practice
Providers are valued members of the care team and play a meaningful
role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You'll have
the opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in NICUs
with diverse acuity levels while benefiting from strong mentorship,
leadership support, and a culture focused on continuous
improvement.
If you're looking for a neonatal opportunity that offers
scheduling flexibility, professional growth, clinical autonomy, and
the ability to make a lasting impact on patients and families, we
encourage you to apply.
