Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Job Description
Mid-Level provider needed in Southern Middle Tennessee Family Practice/ Primary Care clinic.
This practice is well established and sees patients from all age groups, backgrounds, and social statuses.
Looking for a self-starter, and motivated team player. There is a well trained and dedicated staff willing to help any way they can for the benefit of our patients. Mid-Level providers should be willing to operate independently within their scope of practice with Supervising Physician available 24/7 by phone for consult.
Looking for Part Time candidate with the possibility of transition to Full-Time, if amenable.
Flexible Scheduling.
Unencumbered Tennessee State License (PA or APRN) and Full, Unrestricted DEA Registration required.
Board Certification preferred (PA-C, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC)
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) will primarily work in a clinic, providing comprehensive care in a Family Practice setting.. Reporting to a physician, the NP/PA will assist in delivering high-quality healthcare through patient assessments, treatment planning, and coordinated follow-up care within an interdisciplinary team. This role requires clinical expertise and effective patient communication to support diagnosis and ongoing patient management without any travel obligations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patient assessments and gather relevant medical history
- Support diagnosis and develop individualized treatment plans
- Perform clinical procedures as required
- Educate patients on health management and treatment options
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical documentation
- Manage medication prescriptions and adjustments
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Provide follow-up care to monitor patient progress
Required Qualifications
- TN Physician Assistant (PA) license or
- TN Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) License
- Unrestricted DEA Registration
Preferred Qualifications
- Credentialed with major commercial payors
- Board Certification: FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PA-C preferred.
- Experience with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)
- Experience with medical documentation (include electronic charting systems) and pharmacology
- Strong patient communication skills
- Solid understanding of diagnosis and treatment planning
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
