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Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics
Phoenix, AZ
Arc Health PBC
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$90/hour
Posted 9 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay
$90/hour

Benefits

  • Referral bonus

Description

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Position Type: Full-Time Locum Tenens
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Setting: Outpatient Pediatrics
Patient Population: Ages 18 and younger
Local Providers Only

Position Overview

Arc Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) for a full-time outpatient locum assignment in Phoenix, Arizona.

This position focuses on comprehensive pediatric primary care, including preventive services, well-child visits, acute care, developmental screenings, immunizations, and ongoing management of pediatric health needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care to infants, children, and adolescents
  • Conduct well-child visits and preventive examinations
  • Evaluate and treat acute pediatric conditions
  • Perform developmental and behavioral screenings
  • Provide immunizations and anticipatory guidance
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
  • Prescribe medications within scope of practice
  • Educate patients and families regarding health, nutrition, and safety
  • Coordinate referrals and follow-up care
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and dental providers

Requirements

  • Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Active, unrestricted Arizona APRN license
  • Current BLS certification
  • PALS preferred
  • DEA registration as applicable
  • 3+ years of outpatient pediatric or comparable experience preferred
  • Community health experience preferred
  • Must meet credentialing and background screening requirements
  • Must be local to the Phoenix area

Assignment Highlights

  • Full-time locum assignment
  • Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
  • No weekends listed
  • Outpatient pediatric setting
  • ASAP start
  • Serve children and families in an underserved community
  • Phoenix, Arizona location
### Additional Information **Important information about this role for candidates** This is a **full-time, local locum assignment in Phoenix, Arizona**, with an ASAP start. Providers must have an **active Arizona APRN license** and current **Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification**. The schedule is **Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM**, providing outpatient care to patients **18 years of age and younger**. Candidates should be comfortable with well-child visits, preventive care, immunizations, developmental screenings, and acute pediatric care. **Local Phoenix-area providers only; travel and lodging are not provided.**

Employer

Arc Health PBC

About

At Arc Health, we're shaking up the status quo. We bring top-notch clinicians with a passion for excellence to the heart of rural, tribal, and underserved communities. Our mission? To bridge health gaps with dedication and compassion. Join us and be part of a movement that's making healthcare more equitable, one community at a time.

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