Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Seymour Family Physicians

Summit Medical Group; Seymour (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program discount

Pre-employment drug testing

Job summary

Summit Medical Group is seeking a full-time Advanced Practitioner for our Seymour Family Physicians office. The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning in a collaborative clinical team.

Responsibilities include exams, record-keeping, ordering diagnostics, developing treatment plans, educating patients, and ensuring continuity of care. Minimum three years clinic care with APN/PA experience preferred; TN license required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Minimum of three years of clinic patient care experience, plus two years APN or PA experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN and Advanced Practice Nurse in Tennessee, or PA licensed to practice in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exams and records medical histories.
• Maintains and reviews patient records and charts.
• Orders and performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans.
• Posts test results and communicates findings.
• Educates patients and families on medications and preventive care.
• Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs.
• Provides continuity of care between physician visits.
• Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medical history taking

Care coordination

Clinical decision making

Triage/phone counseling

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Medical Group is excited to announce a full‑time Advanced Practitioner position available at our Seymour Family Physicians office. This role is essential for providing high‑quality patient care in a collaborative environment. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will work with a team of dedicated professionals, utilizing your skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, experience, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Location: Seymour, TN – a charming community with access to urban amenities and a strong sense of community.

Hours

Full Time – Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.
• Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Assists physicians in managing acute and long‑term medical needs of patients.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.

Experience

Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.

Certification/License

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.

Preferred

• Physician Assistant
• Advanced Practice Nurse

Employee Wellness Program

Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre‑employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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