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Gentiva Hospice

Patient Care Manager

Green Valley, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Gentiva Hospice

Patient Care Manager

Yuma, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Gentiva

Patient Care Manager

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$95 - $125/hr

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

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Gentiva Hospice

Patient Care Manager

Green Valley, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Gentiva

Patient Care Manager

Green Valley, AZ · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

Oversee and direct patient care services to ensure the delivery of high-quality hospice care * Manage visit scheduling, including reassigned, missed, declined, or rescheduled visits - making ...

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Gentiva Hospice

Patient Care Manager

Yuma, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Gentiva

Hospice Patient Care RN Manager

Sahuarita, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Gentiva

Hospice Patient Care RN Manager

Amado, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Gentiva

Hospice Patient Care RN Manager

Nogales, AZ · On-site

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or Administrator, you will oversee patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant hospice services. This leadership role ...

Amen Clinics

Patient Care Coordinator

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17.75 - $23.25/hr

Patient Care Coordinator The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible to assist the Clinic Director and Psychiatrists with administrative and operational tasks to ensure each patient has a smooth and ...

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How much do direct patient care jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct patient care in Arizona is $37.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.97 and $47.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is direct patient care?

Direct patient care refers to hands-on, face-to-face interactions with patients aimed at diagnosing, treating, and monitoring their health. This includes tasks like taking vital signs, administering medication, assisting with daily activities, and providing emotional support. Healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, medical assistants, and therapists commonly provide direct patient care. This type of care is essential for ensuring patients receive immediate attention and personalized treatment throughout their medical journey.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in direct patient care?

To excel in Direct Patient Care, you need a solid understanding of patient assessment, basic clinical procedures, and infection control, often supported by a relevant healthcare certification or degree. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, medical charting, and vital sign monitoring equipment is typically required. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are critical soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe, effective, and empathetic care delivery, which directly impacts patient outcomes and satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced in direct patient care roles, and how can they be managed?

Direct patient care professionals often encounter challenges such as managing high patient loads, handling emotionally charged situations, and maintaining effective communication with both patients and interdisciplinary teams. To manage these challenges, it’s important to practice strong time management, seek support from colleagues, and engage in regular self-care to prevent burnout. Many employers also offer training and resources to help staff build resilience and develop effective coping strategies, ensuring a supportive work environment.

What is the difference between Direct Patient Care vs Medical Assistant?

AspectDirect Patient CareMedical Assistant
CredentialsVaries; often includes nursing licenses or certificationsCertified or registered; CMA credential common
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesClinics, outpatient settings, physician offices
Job RoleProviding direct treatment, assessments, patient educationAssisting with exams, administrative tasks, basic patient care

Direct Patient Care roles focus on delivering hands-on treatment and patient management, often requiring advanced certifications. Medical Assistants support clinical and administrative tasks, primarily assisting healthcare providers. While both work closely with patients, Direct Patient Care providers typically have more advanced clinical responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Direct Patient Care job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,316 per year, or $37.2 per hour.

Associate Director - Patient Care Services

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Prescott, AZ • On-site

$185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

NAVAHCS is recruiting a Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS) located in Prescott, Arizona. The ADPCS executes responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of a variety of complex patient care services and programs. ADPCS functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant to improve care for large groups of Veterans through policies and decisions at the regional/state/local health care system.
Qualifications:Basic Requirements:
  • English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
  • Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program. Upon achievement of a State license, the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6); OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program. Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)
NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification.
The following Scope, Education and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Nurse V:
  • Scope: Practice of an executive nature, comprised of complex leadership and administrative components, associated with critical health care issues and activities that drive meeting the organizational mission, health care and policy.
  • Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) and 5 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V; OR Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and 5 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V; OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V; OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and 4 years of professional nursing experience, one of which is specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse IV and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse V. *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees.
  • Dimension Requirements:
    • Leadership. Establishes the strategic direction for health care delivery, evidence-based practices, industry-leading research, and innovative care models. Creates a shared vision and successfully leads change to improve performance and attain measurable outcomes at the organization or enterprise level.
    • Business Acumen. Transforms health care through the application of new processes, technology, informatics, data analytics, business principles, systems thinking and resource management at the organization or enterprise level.
    • Inspiring an Industry-Leading Lifestyle. Establishes an industry leading, shared decision-making lifestyle; a workforce that serves Veterans, families, and caregivers of all backgrounds; builds trust and lifestyle competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the organization and enterprise level.
    • Communication and Relationship Management. Drives the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional and organizational values, beliefs, and practices at the organizational or enterprise level.
    • Professional and Social Responsibility. Sets the standard for a lifestyle of holistic care, health advocacy and health equity. Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the organization or enterprise level. Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans, the community, and the health care industry.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: Position at times requires heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), straight pulling (4 hours), pushing (4 hours), use of fingers and both hands, walking and standing 8-12 hours, repeated bending 8 hours, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in other eye, depth perception, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hear (aide permitted). Transferring patients and objects required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and will be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient and departmental needs.Education:Employment Type: OTHER

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