El Rio Community Health Center·Flagstaff, Arizona
Provide high-quality patient care through a mix of in-person visits and telehealth, focusing on chronic disease management and preventative care. Support the organization by covering clinician absences, managing electronic inboxes, and assisting with the onboarding of new clinicians.
Where Work Life Integration Meets Outdoor Adventure in Northern Arizona Coverage Clinician — Hybrid (In‑Person + Telehealth) Elk Ridge Community Health is seeking a flexible, mission‑driven Coverage Clinician (NP/PA) for a uniquely dynamic role with no assigned patient panel.
If you thrive on variety, adaptability, and system‑wide impact, this hybrid position offers a meaningful way to support patient care across the organization while enjoying the balance of both in‑clinic and telehealth work.
Provide high‑quality patient care across North Country—via in‑person visits and telemedicine—with a focus on chronic disease management, preventative care, care transitions, and closing population‑health gaps.
Provide in-person clinic coverage to support continuing service delivery during provider absences.
Enjoy the freedom of no personal patient panel, instead supporting system needs by covering electronic inboxes and desktops for clinicians on PTO, extended leave, or who have left the organization, ensuring continuity of care and timely follow‑up for patients.
Assist during onboarding of new clinicians by managing short‑term patient needs and helping bridge care gaps while insurance enrollment and panel development are in progress.
Collaborate with care teams, case management, and support services to strengthen care coordination and connect patients efficiently to appropriate resources.
Use telehealth tools and the EHR effectively to communicate clearly, compassionately, and in culturally sensitive ways with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Contribute to organizational improvement through workflow‑enhancement projects and by meeting key performance goals, such as timely follow‑ups on care gaps and rapid response to urgent results and needs.
Benefits and Compensation: We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that features a starting base salary of $115,000 annually, complemented by an initial sign-on bonus and a location-based stipend.
Comprehensive benefits package including, providing new employees with 30 days paid time off and 9 paid holidays in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure.
With a HPSA score of 21 you may qualify for various loan repayment programs Federal Tort Malpractice and Tail End Coverage Paid license and DEA CME funds and time-off package Work life balance through flexible and alternative work schedules Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices Benefit from patient-centered medical home and various outreach services
Minimum of 2 years experience A flexible and collaborative approach to supporting colleagues’ care practices. Must have National Certification Hold or be eligible to obtain an Arizona License and DEA Prefer working at an FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facility For more information, contact providerrecruitment@elkridge.org. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices to perform the essential functions of the job. Elk Ridge Community Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Elk Ridge Community Health requires all AZ employees to have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. A.R.S. 36.425.03. New hires and transfers must submit their fingerprint clearance card or fingerprint receipt before their hire date or transfer date. Level One (1) Non-IVP Fingerprint Clearance card must be received within 30 days after the new employee hire date or transfer date. All employees are strongly recommended to obtain and maintain vaccination status (i.e., as recommended by CDC and/or other public health agencies) to include an Influenza vaccination. Subject to exemptions and accommodations when required by law. (Policy: Adm-016 & Adm-045). All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive. Elk Ridge Community Health is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. Elk Ridge Community Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, national certification, and eligibility for an Arizona License and DEA. Preference is given to candidates with experience in FQHC, CHC, or PCMH facilities.
Market context
Family medicine coverage roles in Arizona are often filled by clinicians who can step into patient care quickly and meet licensure and credentialing requirements. This position is competitive because it asks for at least 2 years of experience, national certification, Arizona licensure or eligibility, DEA, and a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card; the listed benefits include loan repayment, CME funds, paid holidays, PTO, and federal tort malpractice coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Arizona licensing and fingerprint clearance status before applying.
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