Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Advanced Care at Home Program

Advanced Care at Home (ACH) is an innovative care model within the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Arizona that delivers comprehensive, hospital-level care to patients in the comfort of their homes through a combination of advanced technology, virtual care, and in-person clinical services.

The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (NP PA) plays a vital role in transforming healthcare delivery by providing safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. The NP PA works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, command center operations, and community-based care teams to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experiences.

As a key member of an emerging and evolving model of care, the NP PA serves as both a clinical expert and ambassador for hospital-at-home medicine. This role requires the ability to champion the Advanced Care at Home program within the hospital, educate patients and colleagues about the benefits of hospital-level care delivered in the home, and convey genuine enthusiasm for this innovative approach to care delivery. Successful candidates will embrace the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while helping patients receive compassionate, high-quality care in the setting they often prefer most.

Key Responsibilities

• The APP independently and collaboratively manages patients receiving hospital-level care in the home setting through responsibilities that include:
• Obtaining comprehensive patient histories and performing physical examinations
• Formulating diagnostic impressions and developing evidence-based treatment plans
• Ordering, interpreting, and performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice
• Monitoring patient progress and evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
• Coordinating consultations, referrals, and transitions of care
• Providing education, counseling, and support to patients and their families
• Collaborating closely with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care delivery
• Maintaining prescribing authority and clinical privileges as required by Arizona regulatory and institutional standards
• Serving as an advocate for quality, safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement within the ACH program
• Promoting awareness and understanding of the ACH model among patients, families, and healthcare colleagues

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed clinician who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about reimagining healthcare delivery. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to exceptional patient-centered care and patient experience
• Strong clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and sound clinical judgment
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Professionalism, compassion, empathy, accountability, and integrity
• Adaptability and resilience in complex and rapidly evolving clinical environments
• Enthusiasm for innovation, technology-enabled care, and new models of healthcare delivery
• A genuine passion for advancing hospital-at-home medicine and the ability to serve as a positive ambassador for the ACH program
• The ability to communicate the value and benefits of the ACH care model to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• A relentless focus on quality, safety, and service excellence

 

During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:
Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ANCC) and Nurse Practitioner program. Current AZ RN and APRN license and certification as a ACNP.  

Physician Assistant:
Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.  

Additional Qualifications:

• At least one year of hospital-based experience is required.
• The NP PA must be flexible and willing to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience providing care in patient’s homes or via telehealth/remote monitoring is a preferred.
• Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date.
• Evidence of application for DEA certificate must be provided upon hire and obtained within 90 days of hire. Certification should be maintained thereafter unless waived by department/division.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record per an annual motor vehicle record check are required
• The NP PA must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and possess strong computer skills.