Banner Payson Medical Center in Payson, Arizona is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Clinician — NP or PA — to join a well-established emergency team at a 44-bed acute care facility that has earned national recognition as a three-time recipient of the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals designation. This is a W2 employed position with flexible scheduling, full benefits, and the clinical and professional infrastructure of a large, nationally recognized health system behind it. Payson offers a compelling combination of high-acuity community emergency medicine and an exceptional quality of life in the Arizona high country.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive W2 hourly compensation package
- Flexible scheduling to support work/life balance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time clinicians; short-term and long-term disability benefits included
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- State medical license and DEA registration reimbursement
- CME access and professional development resources through the TeamHealth Institute
- Clinician wellness program with dedicated resources supporting sustained work/life quality
Practice Highlights
- 44-bed acute care facility delivering inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, imaging, medical, surgical, and emergency services to the greater Payson region
- Three-time recipient of the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals national designation — a benchmark for patient quality, safety, and innovation
- 50-year history of community service; now operating within the Banner Health system, a nationally recognized health network with a strong reputation for clinical excellence
- Emergency department staffed by a team of 115 healthcare professionals across the Payson campus
- Full-spectrum community emergency medicine acuity — medical, surgical, and trauma presentations across a broad regional catchment
- Collaborative practice environment supported by a nationwide network of thousands of clinicians, promoting peer consultation and communication
- Access to Banner Health's system-wide resources, subspecialty support, and institutional infrastructure
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with emergency medicine training or equivalent clinical experience
- Active Arizona state license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including medical, surgical, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Payson sits at approximately 5,000 feet elevation in the Tonto National Forest of central Arizona — roughly 90 miles northeast of Phoenix — offering a four-season mountain climate, abundant outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit community feel that stands in sharp contrast to the Phoenix metro. The area is known for outstanding public and private schools with high academic performance, making it an attractive destination for clinicians with families. Hiking, fishing, hunting, and proximity to the Mogollon Rim draw outdoor enthusiasts, while the short drive to Phoenix ensures access to a major metropolitan area whenever needed.