Healthcare & Medical · United States

Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

CompanyiRecruitMD
Advertiser typeAgency
CategoryHealthcare & Medical
Subcategory
CountryUnited States
LocationUnited States
LanguageEnglish - United Kingdom (en-GB)
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Employment typePermanent
Work hoursFull Time

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Job description

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Position Summary

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to individuals across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team, the NP/PA delivers preventive care, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions, and promotes long-term health and wellness.

Key Responsibilities


  • Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations




  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions




  • Provide preventive care, health screenings, and wellness visits




  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans




  • Prescribe medications and manage ongoing therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines




  • Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging




  • Provide patient education on disease management, lifestyle modification, and preventive health




  • Coordinate care with specialists, community resources, and ancillary services




  • Manage follow-up care and chronic disease monitoring




  • Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record




  • Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives



Patient Population


  • Pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients (scope may vary by practice)




  • Conditions may include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, depression, acute infections, and preventive health needs



Schedule


  • Day shift, outpatient clinic hours




  • May include occasional evenings or weekends depending on practice needs



Qualifications


  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program




  • Current national certification as an NP or PA




  • Active or eligible state licensure




  • BLS certification required




  • Prior primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine experience preferred



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills




  • Ability to manage a diverse patient population and multiple conditions




  • Excellent communication and patient education skills




  • Strong organizational and time management abilities




  • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care



Work Environment


  • Outpatient primary care clinic setting




  • Requires prolonged sitting and standing, frequent patient interaction




  • Emphasis on continuity of care and long-term patient relationships





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