Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Posting Date

09/11/26

Application Deadline

10/11/26

Pay Range

$130,500 - $195,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

Are you a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant interested in making a difference in a diverse and underserved population? In this critical role, you will work with a team of professionals at Correctional Health Services (CHS) to coordinate care within the County jail facilities. Correctional Health Services uses the latest evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and public health recommendations to provide care for detainees. Join the team in which our practitioners have described CHS as "the undiscovered gem of healthcare."

As a County employee, you will enjoy benefits such as medical and dental plans, paid time off, continuous training, enrollment in the state retirement plan, multilingual pay, and many exciting benefits offers. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates!

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance its expertise.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diversely talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and a valid, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing OR graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program with a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Arizona

We Also Value

Experience in infection control or public health

Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment

Experience with disease detection, investigations, and related activities

Certified Correctional Health Professional

Job Contributions

Collaborates and communicates with hospitals, medical providers, community agencies, state and federal agencies, and other counties regarding continuity of medical care

Makes recommendations to management in writing protocols, policies, and procedures to support surveillance, data analysis, and other activities

Obtains history and completes physical examinations of patients incarcerated in Maricopa County jails

Evaluates and treats patients as medically indicated in compliance with CHS policies and procedures

Documents patient encounters according to CHS protocols in a SOAPE format in the progress notes or on the appropriate CHS clinical form

Develops and updates individualized treatment plans for patients with chronic conditions or special needs

Orders onsite lab work, radiology studies, treatments, and medications as medically indicated

Refers patients to external service providers, including specialists, diagnostic studies, and other services as medically indicated

Performs minor procedures such as sutures, incision, and drainage of abscesses, simple splints, punch biopsies, and pelvic exams

Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve patient care

Maintains applicable licensure and skills according to the requirements by state law, department policies, and licensure agencies

Responsible for periodic after-hours phone calls for the patients in Maricopa County Jails

Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director, Assistant Medical Director, Mental Health Director, or other designees

Working Conditions

Must be able to work inside a jail, near inmates and other staff in a confined area, handling multiple or complicated tasks, managing a high volume of work under short deadlines, time pressures, frequently changing duties, and unscheduled tasks

Must be able to respond to emergencies and be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius

Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds

Teleworking, hybrid schedules, nights, and weekend work may be required

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant educational program with NCCPA Board Certification with a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State of Arizona

Board certification in Advanced Nursing Practice from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA certification upon hire

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a CPR certification upon hire

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an NPI number upon hire

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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