Physician Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ
Physician jobs in Scottsdale, Arizona are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the Scottsdale Airpark corridor, the Shea Medical District near Mayo Clinic Arizona, and the South Scottsdale and Old Town adjacent healthcare clusters. Hospitals, outpatient specialty practices, and multispecialty medical groups across primary care, hospitalist medicine, and cardiology account for most openings, with employers including LiveWell Homecare Agency, DSSS, and Optum. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinician Educator to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The APC Clinician Educator is responsible for developing and implementing training programs for employed clinicians to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to patients. This role involves conducting training sessions, workshops, and providing ongoing support and mentorship to employed clinicians. The APC Educator collaborates with other physician leaders and the Provider Education Subcommittee to create training materials and resources, evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, and stays updated on changes in value-based care.
This position is full-time (40 hours per week), consisting of 80% administrative time and 20% clinical primary care practice.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a resource and resource for clinicians, providing guidance on complex coding and HEIDS measures. Train and support APC Quality Champions in their assigned projects assigned by the Value-Based Governance Committee.
- Improve HCC Coding Accuracy: Provide education and support to clinicians to achieve year-over-year improvement in the accuracy of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and documentation.
- Improve HEDIS performance: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians and current clinicians on value-based care, and HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures to drive year over year improvements.
- New Clinician Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians on value-based care, HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures, and HCC documentation.
- Ongoing Education: Conduct ongoing training sessions to keep all clinicians updated on best practices for HCC coding and value-based care. (Includes material presented on monthly clinician meeting).
- Resource Development: Create and maintain educational materials and resources to support clinicians in accurate HCC coding and documentation.
- Performance Support: Support divisional dyads on monthly quality meetings to share opportunities for improvements in HEDIS, HCC coding accuracy, and sharing best practices to support value-based care documentation in Epic. Maintain accurate records of training activities and evaluate the impact of training on clinician performance and patient outcomes
- Feedback and Support: Provide individualized feedback and support to clinicians to address specific challenges related to HEDIS measures and coding/documentation practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Value-Based Governance Committee and Provider Education Subcommittee to align on where targeted education is needed for clinicians related to HCC coding and documentation and HEDIS. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development among clinicians.
- Highly competitive compensation package with exceptional earning potential
- Starting bonus available for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage, providing peace of mind throughout your career
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance
- Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance plus paid CME time off to support professional growth and development
- Robust retirement program, including employer-funded 401(k) contributions to help build long-term financial security
- Employee stock purchase and UnitedHealth Group stock discount opportunities
- Supportive, physician-led care environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a nationally recognized healthcare organization
- Relocation assistance available, including household goods transportation and personalized support to help make your move as smooth as possible
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Minimum 3 years of post-training experience in outpatient primary care medicine
- Experience providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
- Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
- 1-3 years of leadership experience
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinician Educator to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The APC Clinician Educator is responsible for developing and implementing training programs for employed clinicians to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to patients. This role involves conducting training sessions, workshops, and providing ongoing support and mentorship to employed clinicians. The APC Educator collaborates with other physician leaders and the Provider Education Subcommittee to create training materials and resources, evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, and stays updated on changes in value-based care.
This position is full-time (40 hours per week), consisting of 80% administrative time and 20% clinical primary care practice.
Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
- Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a resource and resource for clinicians, providing guidance on complex coding and HEIDS measures. Train and support APC Quality Champions in their assigned projects assigned by the Value-Based Governance Committee.
- Improve HCC Coding Accuracy: Provide education and support to clinicians to achieve year-over-year improvement in the accuracy of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and documentation.
- Improve HEDIS performance: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians and current clinicians on value-based care, and HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures to drive year over year improvements.
- New Clinician Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians on value-based care, HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures, and HCC documentation.
- Ongoing Education: Conduct ongoing training sessions to keep all clinicians updated on best practices for HCC coding and value-based care. (Includes material presented on monthly clinician meeting).
- Resource Development: Create and maintain educational materials and resources to support clinicians in accurate HCC coding and documentation.
- Performance Support: Support divisional dyads on monthly quality meetings to share opportunities for improvements in HEDIS, HCC coding accuracy, and sharing best practices to support value-based care documentation in Epic. Maintain accurate records of training activities and evaluate the impact of training on clinician performance and patient outcomes
- Feedback and Support: Provide individualized feedback and support to clinicians to address specific challenges related to HEDIS measures and coding/documentation practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Value-Based Governance Committee and Provider Education Subcommittee to align on where targeted education is needed for clinicians related to HCC coding and documentation and HEDIS. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development among clinicians.
- Highly competitive compensation package with exceptional earning potential
- Starting bonus available for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage, providing peace of mind throughout your career
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance
- Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance plus paid CME time off to support professional growth and development
- Robust retirement program, including employer-funded 401(k) contributions to help build long-term financial security
- Employee stock purchase and UnitedHealth Group stock discount opportunities
- Supportive, physician-led care environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a nationally recognized healthcare organization
- Relocation assistance available, including household goods transportation and personalized support to help make your move as smooth as possible
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Minimum 3 years of post-training experience in outpatient primary care medicine
- Experience providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
- Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
- 1-3 years of leadership experience
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Who's Hiring
- LiveWell Homecare Agency41L
- DSSS8
- Optum8
- SimonMed8
- Privia Medical8
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
Physician Jobs in Scottsdale: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a physician job in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale's physician market is driven by its large retiree population and high-income demographics, which fuel demand in cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, and concierge primary care. Multispecialty groups, urgent care networks, and the hospital systems anchored near the Shea Medical District hire most actively. Board certification in your specialty is the baseline expectation, and candidates with experience in ambulatory or outpatient settings have a clear edge in Scottsdale's practice-heavy market.
Which companies hire physicians in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale physician roles are posted by LiveWell Homecare Agency, DSSS, and Optum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer mix runs from large health systems and academic medical affiliates to independent multispecialty practices and concierge medicine groups that reflect Scottsdale's affluent patient base.
Are there remote physician jobs in Scottsdale?
Yes, though remote options are limited by nature for a hands-on clinical role. About 0% of physician openings tied to Scottsdale are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting roles in telehealth, utilization review, and medical consulting rather than direct patient care. Telehealth platforms recruiting physicians in the Scottsdale area tend to offer the most flexible arrangements.
How can I get a physician job in Scottsdale with little or no experience?
New or early-career physicians in Scottsdale most realistically start through residency or fellowship pipeline programs affiliated with Mayo Clinic Arizona and HonorHealth, which recruit actively from their own training programs. Urgent care groups and federally qualified health centers operating in and around Scottsdale are also more open to physicians fresh out of residency. Demonstrating familiarity with high-volume ambulatory workflows and outpatient EMR systems strengthens candidacy for these entry-level attending roles.
Which industries hire the most physicians in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale physician roles concentrate in Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Scottsdale's combination of a large, older, and high-income population sustains unusually strong demand across specialty care, elective procedure practices, and wellness-oriented medicine compared to most similarly sized U.S. cities.
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