PA - Urgent Care Job in Tucson, Arizona
Seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant in Tucson, AZ: Join Northwest Medical Center
Company:Community Health Systems
Professions/Specialties:PA - Urgent Care,General Physician Assistant
Location:Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Build Your Career. Enjoy Your Life. Discover Tucson!
Northwest Medical Center is excited to welcome a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to our growing Urgent Care team in beautiful Tucson, Arizona!
Whether you're an experienced provider looking for your next opportunity or a highly motivated new graduate ready to launch your career, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive, hospital-employed team in a 100% outpatient setting.
Enjoy the professional stability and resources of a respected regional medical center while benefiting from a schedule designed to support work-life balance. With just 14 shifts per month, 12-hour shifts, and no call responsibilities, you'll have more time to enjoy everything Tucson and the surrounding Southwest have to offer.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Hospital-employed position: Enjoy the stability, resources, and support of a regional medical center.
- 100% outpatient practice: Focus on providing quality urgent care without inpatient responsibilities.
- Exceptional work-life balance: Work just 14 shifts per month with 12-hour shifts.
- No call responsibilities: Enjoy your time away from work without the demands of an on-call schedule.
- Dedicated office space: Office space is available for the incoming provider.
- Career growth: Experienced providers are preferred, but enthusiastic and highly motivated new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Supportive healthcare environment: Become part of a growing healthcare team committed to serving the Tucson community.
Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant certification (PA-C) required.
- Experienced candidates preferred; highly motivated new graduates welcome.
Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
We believe in supporting our providers professionally and personally. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package may include:
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Annual CME allowance
- Dedicated CME days
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
Why Choose Tucson, Arizona?
Trade the ordinary for sunshine, adventure, and an exceptional quality of life!
Imagine living and working in a city where outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, and a relaxed Southwestern lifestyle are part of everyday life.
Tucson offers a unique blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and metropolitan conveniences, making it an appealing place to establish both your career and your home.
- Sunshine nearly year-round: Enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine annually, with mild winters and plenty of opportunities to get outside.
- Outdoor adventure at your doorstep: Explore the breathtaking Sonoran Desert, hike the scenic trails of the Santa Catalina Mountains, bike through beautiful desert landscapes, or discover Saguaro National Park.
- A food lover's paradise: Tucson is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, celebrated for its distinctive Southwestern cuisine, authentic Mexican food, local restaurants, and vibrant culinary scene.
- A welcoming community: Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, local festivals, arts, music, and entertainment.
- A lifestyle with room to breathe: Experience a more relaxed pace of life while enjoying the conveniences of a growing metropolitan area.
- A great location: Take advantage of easy access to Phoenix and exciting weekend getaways throughout Arizona, including Sedona, Flagstaff, and the beautiful landscapes of the Southwest.
Whether you enjoy hiking, cycling, exploring local restaurants, discovering new places, or simply relaxing in the sunshine, Tucson offers something for everyone.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here!
If you're looking for an opportunity that combines meaningful patient care, professional stability, an attractive schedule, and an outstanding quality of life, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Northwest Medical Center's growing Urgent Care team and discover how rewarding your career—and your life—can be in Tucson, Arizona!
Northwest Medical Center is a 287-bed acute care hospital serving northwest Tucson and surrounding communities. The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women’s health, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, and specialty care. As a long-standing healthcare provider in southern Arizona, Northwest Medical Center plays a central role in delivering coordinated care across the region in collaboration with affiliated hospitals, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and physician practices.
CommunityNorthwest Tucson and the nearby Oro Valley offer a high quality of life with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, access to the Sonoran Desert, and abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and golf. The area features cultural events, shopping districts, higher education institutions such as The University of Arizona, and a diverse culinary scene. Strong schools, affordable housing, and a growing economy make the region attractive for families and professionals.
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About Northwest Medical Center
NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON - Your Place to Shine!
Northwest Healthcare is the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona with an integrated healthcare network. It has expanded its services and footprint throughout Tucson and surrounding areas. With four hospitals (300-bed Northwest Medical Center, 146-bed Oro Valley Hospital, 18-bed Northwest Medical Center Sahuarita, and 145-bed Northwest Medical Center Houghton), Northwest Healthcare has positioned themselves strategically to become the healthcare service leader for Southern Arizona residents. In addition to the four hospitals, Northwest Healthcare also operates two freestanding emergency departments, two ambulatory surgery centers, three large provider groups (primary care, specialty care, and cardiology), and three urgent care centers.
TUCSON, AZ - Work. Live. Play.
Tucson is an oasis of recreation, history and leisurely activities. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, or enjoy endless entertainment options, Tucson has something for everyone. Known for its affordable housing and nationally recognized top rated schools, our community is a wonderful place to raise a family. Due to our close proximity to airports that will take you away on stunning vacations, the state of Arizona is filled with adventurous weekend getaways. Tucson is well-known for its majestic mountain ranges, hiking and biking trails, dining, beautiful desert scenery, and year-round outdoor activities. Tucson is a city rich in history and cultural events too. And, if you are a foodie, you will love Tucson! UNESCO named Tucson as the first City of Gastronomy in the United States! The culinary heritage is a perfect mix of Mexican and Native American tradition. Every bite is an experience!
Tucson is known for the following:
- A sunshine mecca with an average of 300+ days of sunshine a year
- Highly-rated golf, tennis and biking destination
- Year-round hiking! Discover a new trail to explore every weekend
- View the majestic Saguaro National Park and take the most stunning sunset photos
- Burgeoning microbrewery scene and award-winning regional wineries
- Sports galore! Of course there is the University of Arizona athletics, but did you know we have an ice hockey team in the desert, soccer and an indoor football league team?
- World-renowned spas and resorts (The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain, Canyon Ranch, Miraval)
- The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, the largest gem show in the world
- El Tour de Tucson is one of the largest road cycling events in the United States, attracting cyclists from all over the world
- Get your winter snow skiing fix just an hour away on Mount Lemmon
- Experience all four season in beautiful Northern Arizona and White Mountains, less than a four-hour drive
- Explore Indian Ruins – Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot
- Top-rated schools and other educational facilities
- History and Culture: Tombstone, Bisbee, San Xavier Mission, Tubac, Desert Museum, Biosphere, and much more
- San Diego is less than a six hour drive for a fabulous weekend getaway
- Tucson International Airport (TUS) - fly nonstop to over 22 destination airports in the United States, Canada and Mexico
- Test your luck at the casinos – Las Vegas is just a 60 minute flight away
- Wineries in Sonoita and Wilcox, AZ
- Enjoy weekend getaways to some of the most beautiful and popular attractions that are all within a 2-5 hour drive, such as:
- Phoenix, AZ (111 miles)
- Sedona, AZ (227 miles)
- San Diego (400 miles)
- Rocky Point, Mexico (214 miles)
- The Grand Canyon (340 miles)
- Experience all four season in beautiful Flagstaff, Arizona (256 miles)
- Bisbee, AZ (97 miles)
- Tubac, AZ (48 miles)
- Los Angeles, CA ( 483 miles)
- Antelope Canyon (387 miles)
Discover your best life in Tucson, Arizona! For more information, please visit the following links:
- Northwest Healthcare website: https://www.healthiertucson.com/
- Information about visiting Tucson:https://www.visittucson.org/
- Best Trails to Hike in Tucson:https://www.alltrails.com/us/arizona/tucson
- Relocating to Tucson: https://www.visittucson.org/plan-your-visit/newcomers-and-relocation/
- Marana is one of the fastest growing cities in America and a suburb of Tucson: https://www.discovermarana.org/
- Oro Valley, another Tucson suburb: https://orovalleychamber.com/visitors/
The top attractions in Arizona are just a drive away for relaxing weekend getaways:
- https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28924-Activities-Arizona.html
- https://travel.usnews.com/features/top-things-to-do-in-arizona
- https://www.busytourist.com/things-to-do-places-to-visit-arizona/
- https://tourscanner.com/blog/fun-things-to-do-in-arizona/
