Job Description
Polara Health is dedicated to providing integrated primary care services in collaboration with a comprehensive behavioral health team. Our commitment lies in improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient experiences, and delivering efficient, high-quality care. To better serve our community, we have recently expanded our services to include lifestyle and obesity medicine, ensuring a holistic approach to health and wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse patient panel, including acute, chronic, and preventive care, in an integrated primary care setting. This role involves collaboration with behavioral health providers, specialists, and support staff to ensure holistic, person-centered care.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a patient panel with a broad array of needs, including acute issues, chronic diseases, and wellness promotion.
Provide high-quality medical care to adult and/or family populations.
Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to document and coordinate patient care effectively.
Collaborate with behavioral health providers, specialists, and external agencies to ensure integrated care.
Support a team-based care model by mentoring staff and guiding coordinated care efforts.
Participate in clinical team meetings and interdisciplinary collaboration efforts.
Assist with onboarding and mentoring new providers and staff members.
Review and apply data on patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency to guide care decisions.
Maintain Polara Health Medical Staff membership and compliance with credentialing requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Must be able to provide or obtain an AZDPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must possess a valid Driver License
CPI and CPR/First Aid certification required (training provided by Polara Health)
Licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with advanced practice certification in Family Practice in the State of Arizona.
Current Arizona Prescribing and Dispensing Authority and DEA certification.
· Eligible for Polara Health Medical Staff membership
Preferred: Two years of experience in a primary care or family practice setting.
Experience in an integrated care or behavioral health setting is a plus.
CORE COMPETENCIES
· People – Passionately believes in people and embraces diversity
· Integrity – Does the right thing even when no one is looking
· Learning – Challenges old paradigms with critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity
· Accountability – Sets an intentional culture of personal responsibility; believes everyone carries the load
· Relationships – Serves colleagues and consumers with love, empathy and compassion
· Delegation/leadership – Leads the care team across multiple service areas and facilities and delegates as necessary, with follow up on timelines, details, and quality
· Motivating – Fosters an engaged and supportive work environment in which employees are at their best; establishes themselves as an effective leader and role model to the care team
· Effective communicator – Uses 2-way communication that demonstrates warmth, clarity, and professional consideration for consumer and staff beliefs, values and judgments
· Respect for others – Takes action that indicate a consideration for others and being aware of the impact of one’s behavior on others, demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds of all patients, families, and coworkers; and seek accommodation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS
The nature of work may generate considerable physical (transporting, moving, assisting clients, etc.), mental and visual demands. The physical and working demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Office environment, travel within the community, as needed
· Heavy exposure/use of computers, cell phones, office phones, etc.
· May be required to wear protective clothing (PPE)
· Annual TB screening per program policy and procedure
· Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods throughout work hours
· Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 25 or more pounds
· Must be able to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations by using good judgment and following Polara Health protocols
This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara Health.
Polara Health subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Polara Health’s policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Polara Health intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.
In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Polara Health’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify Polara Health in any of the following ways: by calling 928-445-5211, ext. 4047, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to Polara Health 3343 N. Windsong Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Attention: Human Resources Job Applicant Request.
Employment is contingent on background checks as required by Polara Health’s policies which may include Fingerprint Clearance, Drug Test, Criminal History, Driving History Record, Sex Offender Registry Search, Department of Child Services, State Central Registry Check, Employment Verification, Education Verification, and Professional References.
We Offer the Following Benefits to Full Time Employees:
Medical * Dental * Vision * Short and Long Term Disability * Life Insurance * Health Savings Account * Flexible Spending Account * Employee Assistance Program * 401(k) with employer match * Up to 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off * 10 Paid Holidays per Year * Educational Reimbursement * Professional development and training programs * Opportunities for on call Medical Services for an inpatient setting * Flexible work schedule * Supportive and collaborative work environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,