Advanced Practice Provider (APP- Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)- Duluth

Ascendmedical; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Medical in Duluth, GA is seeking Advanced Practice Providers for hybrid roles that offer a balance of in-office and virtual care. Candidates will have opportunities to build strong patient relationships with a focus on whole-person care while enjoying advanced practice freedoms and competitive compensation. Ascend values innovation, inclusivity, and the professional growth of its providers. Join a mission-driven team that is redefining healthcare delivery and focusing on patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Employee stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid parental leave

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Advanced Practice Providers.
• Current NP or PA licensure in Georgia is essential.
• 1+ year of clinical experience in primary care or internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care in-person and via telehealth.
• Diagnose routine conditions and consult with physicians as needed.
• Manage patient treatment plans and educate patients about care options.

Skills

Patient-Focused Care

Adaptability

Technology Proficiency

Collaboration

Ownership-Driven

Whole-Person Care

Education

Master’s degree from an AMA accredited school

Board Certification in Internal or Family Medicine

Tools

EMRs and digital health tools

Job description

Description

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)- Hybrid – Duluth, GA

Full and part-time opportunities. Weekdays. No evenings or weekends.

Shape Your Career. Expand Your Impact. Own Your Future.

Ascend Medical is redefining primary care—and we want Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) who are ready to grow, innovate, and take control of their future. This hybrid role allows you to practice in multiple settings, including virtual, in-office and onsite care, working alongside top clinical leaders in a patient-centered, whole-person care model. In this role, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population, from students to seniors.

We offer a highly competitive base salary with significant bonus opportunities and employee stock options, making you not just part of the team, but an owner in our success.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Ascend Medical, we’re not just reimagining healthcare—we’re empowering providers to lead, grow, and take ownership of their future. Here, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career, elevate patient care, and make a lasting impact.

Our values:

· Patients before Profits

· Empathy before Expedience

· Progress before Stagnation

· Team before Individual

· Safety before Everything

With Ascend Medical, you’ll be part of a team of caring and innovative professionals who are forging a new path in healthcare – one that is patient centered, affordable and yet highly convenient. Ascend boasts the highest patient satisfaction scores in the industry (net promoter score consistently above 95) and we excel in delighting patients.

Why Ascend?

1. Top of license practicing – You’ll manage your own panel of patients, with robust administrative and technological support, so you can focus on care—not paperwork. We invest in high-touch administrative teams and technology to remove administrative burdens from you so you can focus on your patients.

2. Physician leadership – Work with an elite team of physicians and specialists who are invested in your success. Our Chair of Advanced Practice Providers sits on our Clinical Leadership Council to ensure APPs have a strong voice in shaping care.

3. Integrated healthcare – rather than triaging your patients out, Ascend’s broad service offering allows you to provide a comprehensive care offering to your patients, spanning physical, mental, metabolic and even lifestyle health. We have mental health professionals and health coaches on staff acting as a wholistic support team to our primary care providers. With our model, we empower you to delight in delighting patients.

4. Inclusive culture – we actively promote a flat, respectful culture that encourages innovation and inclusion. Being on the front line of our service delivery model, our APPs are often the ones driving the ideation and clinical innovation - we elevate their voices and partner with them to innovate.

5. Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities – Our rapid expansion means advancement opportunities are abundant. Whether you want to specialize, lead, or help innovate new care models, we give you the platform to build the career you want.

6. Flexible, Hybrid Work Environment – Work virtually, in-home, or in clinical settings, depending on patient needs. We also invest in provider connectivity events to maintain a strong, engaged team culture.

What you can expect in this role:

· Provide comprehensive care across multiple settings-- in-office visits and telehealth.

· Ability to diagnose routine conditions and consult (or refer to) physicians for more complex diagnoses.

· Treat patients by following best practice protocols and consult with physician leaders if you deem it necessary to modify the care pathways.

· Communicate with your patients as necessary to ensure we offer a delightful experience.

· Manage patient treatment plan and provide support and education to patients on the way.

· Educate patients about Ascend’s broader offering, conduct health risk assessments and guide them on their journey to longevity and happiness.

· Leverage cutting-edge technology to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on delivering high-quality care

Compensation & Benefits

Highly competitive base salary + significant bonus opportunities
Employee stock options – be an owner in our company’s success
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – starting on day one
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays
Career advancement & professional growth opportunities
An innovative, mission-driven culture focused on holistic care

You're a great fit for this role if:

Clinically Skilled & Patient-Focused – You’re passionate about delivering high-quality care and thrive in a role that allows you to build strong relationships with patients.

Adaptable & Versatile – You excel in a hybrid care model, seamlessly transitioning between telehealth and in-office visits to meet patients where they are.

Tech-Savvy & Innovative – You embrace technology and appreciate how cutting-edge digital health solutions can enhance efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and allow you to focus on patient care.

Collaborative & Growth-Oriented – You enjoy working closely with physicians, specialists, and a dedicated support team in an inclusive environment that values your voice, ideas, and career growth.

Motivated & Ownership-Driven – You’re excited about a role that offers competitive base pay, significant bonus opportunities, and employee stock options, giving you a true stake in the company’s success.

Committed to Whole-Person Care – You believe in an integrative approach to healthcare, addressing physical, mental, and metabolic health to support patients on their journey to longevity and wellness.

Requirements

Requirements

· Master’s degree from an AMA accredited school for Advanced Practice Providers.

· Current, active PA or NP licensure in State of employment is required.

· Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Board Certification (or board eligible)

· Active, non-probationary, unrestricted Georgia State License

· Active DEA license or eligibly to obtain

· 1+ year clinical experience in internal medicine or primary care practice setting.

· Technological proficiency—comfortable using EMRs and digital health tools to enhance care delivery

Ascend Medical is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our patients and shape our industry. We believe that the unique contributions of each individual are the drivers of our success. To make sure that our services and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all, for the benefit of our employees, services, and community.