Contract Primary Care NP/PA — Weekdays 8–16 hrs/wk

Portage Path Behavioral Health, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Autonomy but with access to clinical 3

Job summary

Portage Path Behavioral Health, Inc. in Akron, OH, is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for our Primary Care Team.

This contract role provides 8 to 16 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, with no holidays or weekends, delivering comprehensive primary care within a community behavioral health setting. You will perform exams, manage acute and chronic conditions, order tests, prescribe within regulations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current state licensure and national certification.
• Current DEA license or eligibility.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in family medicine, community health, or primary care (preferred).
• Strong commitment to serving medically underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Conduct physical exams and obtain medical histories.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide preventive care including wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations.
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health providers, dentists, and care coordinators in a team-based care model.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health efforts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Primary care assessment

Chronic disease management

Team collaboration

EHR documentation

Education

NP or PA program

Current state licensure

DEA license or eligibility

BLS certification

Experience in family medicine / primary care (preferred)

Job description

Portage Path Behavioral Health, Inc. in Akron, OH, is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) for our Primary Care Team.

This contract role provides 8 to 16 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, with no holidays or weekends, delivering comprehensive primary care within a community behavioral health setting. You will perform exams, manage acute and chronic conditions, order tests, prescribe within regulations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.