Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - SMG at Newport

Summit Medical Group; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Medical Group in Newport, TN, seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our primary care team. The provider will perform exams, take histories, manage diagnoses, and coordinate care with physicians in a busy clinic.

Successful candidates will have completed an accredited NP or PA program and hold Tennessee licensure. Prior clinic experience is preferred, with emphasis on patient education and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Accredited NP or PA program completed.
• Licensed as RN and APN in Tennessee, or PA in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exams and records findings.
• Maintains patient records and charts.
• Orders and interprets laboratory/diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and plans by data integration.
• Instructs patients and families on medications and prevention.
• Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term needs.
• Ensures continuity of care between visits.
• Triage calls and provide consultation.

Education

Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program

Job description

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Medical Group at Newport is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice.

Responsibilities:

(List does not include all duties assigned)

• 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 State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in State of Tennessee.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee's largest primary care organization with more than 491 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our 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.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Physician Assistant
• Advanced Practice Nurse

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