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the CORE Institute | HOPCo

Ambulatory · Phoenix, AZ

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Ambulatory

Benefits

The CORE Institute offers competitive health and welfare benefits, a monthly stipend for ancillary benefits, HSA with company match on qualifying HDHP plans, 401k with company match available to both full-time and part-time employees from the first of the month after hire, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, Employee Appreciation Days, Employee Wellness Events, and closed holidays.

The city

Living in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix delivers year-round sunshine, sweeping desert mountain views, and a booming healthcare sector with major hospital systems constantly hiring RNs. The metro offers everything from bustling urban cores to quiet suburban sprawl, plus easy weekend escapes to Sedona or Flagstaff when the Valley heat calls for a cooler break.

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Metro price level · Phoenix area
3% above the national average
BEA index 103.3 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,582/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$81,332/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

The CORE Institute is Arizona's largest orthopedic practice, founded over 20 years ago by a group of visionary orthopedic surgeons. It has grown to include 60+ board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, 600+ healthcare professionals, and 20+ locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area.

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More about the CORE Institute | HOPCo

The organization specializes in comprehensive musculoskeletal care including orthopedic and spine services. HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company) is the management services organization behind The CORE Institute, focused on delivering better patient outcomes while lowering costs through value-based care models, proprietary IT tools, and population health management in the musculoskeletal space. For nursing professionals, The CORE Institute offers opportunities in a specialized outpatient orthopedic environment. Job postings indicate roles requiring perioperative, PreOp, and PACU experience, suggesting surgical and procedural nursing positions within their ambulatory surgical settings. The organization seeks RNs with acute care hospital experience and current Arizona licensure. As a large, growing specialty practice, nurses may find opportunities for specialization in orthopedic care, though the overall employee reviews suggest a mixed experience regarding workplace culture and management support.

The CORE Institute's mission is to transform lives through exceptional orthopedic and spine care. The organization emphasizes clinical excellence, innovative treatments, and exceptional patient outcomes, treating every patient as a valued individual deserving personalized, compassionate care. HOPCo's broader mission focuses on fixing healthcare by proving that better outcomes can be achieved while lowering costs for patients, hospitals, and insurers through value-based care and population health management.

Working here

Culture and working life

mission-drivenspecialty-focusedorthopedicfast-pacedgrowing organizationvalue-based carecommunity-orientedmixed employee sentiment

What to consider

Indeed shows an overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 173 reviews. Detailed ratings from Indeed: Work-life balance 2.9/5, Pay and benefits 3.0/5, Job security and advancement 2.6/5, Management 2.6/5, Culture 2.9/5. Employees report appreciating a clear sense of purpose, the ability to meet personal goals, and the ability to learn new things. Areas for improvement identified by reviewers include trust in colleagues, sense of belonging, and support from managers.

The good

  • Robust benefits package including 401k with company match for full and part-time employees
  • HSA with company match on qualifying HDHP plans
  • Monthly stipend for ancillary benefits
  • Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven work in specialized orthopedic care
  • Opportunities to learn new things and develop specialized skills
  • Closed holidays and employee wellness events

The hard parts

  • Below-average management ratings (2.6/5 on Indeed) with concerns about support from managers
  • Low job security and advancement scores (2.6/5 on Indeed)
  • Work-life balance rated below average at 2.9/5
  • Reviews indicate areas for improvement in trust among colleagues and sense of belonging

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Quick facts

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Jun 29, 2026
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the CORE Institute | HOPCo

Phoenix, AZ

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