Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Capital Health Plan; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Health insurance fully paid for you &

Paid time off and CME support

Pension plan

Licensure fees covered

Committee involvement

Job summary

Capital Health Plan's Physician Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support a busy family practice in Tallahassee. The role focuses on acute and chronic care appointments and EHR inbox management to improve patient access and care coordination.

Ideal candidates hold Florida APRN/PA licensure with board certification and experience in family medicine or urgent care; strong clinical judgment and effective teamwork are essential for success in this outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in Florida.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• National certification appropriate to training and specialty.
• Family medicine or urgent care experience preferred.
• Comfort using an electronic health record to manage patient communications and workflows.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice while collaborating with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients during acute, same-day, and routine follow-up visits.
• Document encounters and plans accurately in the EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical staff, and reception team to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify patients needing physician review, escalation, or referral.
• Assist with EHR inbox tasks and patient messages, lab results, and refill requests.
• Support quality improvement and patient access initiatives.

Skills

APRN/PA licensure

EHR experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Capital Health Plan is a not-for-profit mixed model health maintenance organization offering employer group and Medicare Advantage plans. The Physician Group of Capital Health Plan provides comprehensive primary care exclusively to Capital Health Plan members, with a focus on disease prevention, healthy living, patient access, and high-quality, affordable care.

Position Summary

The Physician Group of Capital Health Plan is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support a busy family practice physician group through acute and chronic care appointments and assistance with electronic health record inbox management. This role is designed to improve patient access, and strengthen care coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients during acute care, same-day, and short-notice appointments, as well as routine follow-up visits for chronic conditions.
• Document patient encounters, clinical decisions, communications, and follow-up plans accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, reception staff, and other members of the care team to support continuity of care.
• Identify patients who require physician review, escalation, emergency evaluation, specialty referral, or additional follow-up.
• Assist with electronic health record inbox tasks for assigned family practice physicians, including patient messages, clinical questions, laboratory and imaging results, refill requests, forms, and follow-up needs.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, access goals, and patient satisfaction efforts within the primary care practice.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida, or eligibility to obtain Florida licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• National certification appropriate to training and specialty.
• Family medicine or urgent care experience preferred.
• Comfort using an electronic health record to manage patient communications, results, refill workflows, documentation, and team-based care tasks.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, organizational ability, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work independently within scope of practice while collaborating effectively with supervising or collaborating physicians and the broader care team.

Practice Environment

This outpatient-based role is part of a highly respected primary care practice with talented, caring support staff and strong clinical resources, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, physical therapy, reception staff, onsite radiology and laboratory services, and access to in-house specialty clinics. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to patient access, efficient clinical workflows, and coordinated family medicine care.

About Our Tallahassee Community

Tallahassee offers a strong medical community, excellent schools, universities, outdoor recreation, cultural opportunities, and the energy of Florida's capital city. The area is known for its blend of history, community, affordability, and quality of life, making it an inviting place to live, work, and put down roots.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Employer-provided insurance coverage, including malpractice, health, life, and disability insurance. Health insurance is fully paid for you and your dependents.
• Paid time off and CME support.
• Employer contribution to a simplified pension plan.
• Coverage of professional business expenses including licensure fees as applicable.
• Opportunities to participate in Capital Health Plan committees and quality improvement projects.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.