Full-Time NP/PA Internal Medicine APP

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas St Francis in Topeka, KS is seeking an experienced, full-time BC Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team.

The APP supports physicians by expanding access, managing chronic diseases, and handling post-discharge follow-ups in an outpatient setting. The role emphasizes collaboration, quality care, and efficient patient flow in a busy clinic.

Current ACLS/BLS certification is required, and wound-care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP or PA with current licensure.
• ACLS/BLS certification required.
• Experience in internal medicine or primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage established follow-up visits for stable patients.
• Provide chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia).
• Conduct post-discharge follow-ups and same-day visits when needed.
• Document accurately in the EMR and coordinate care with the team.

Skills

ACLS/BLS Certification

Internal Medicine procedures

Wound care experience

Education

Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job description

Overview

The University of Kansas St Francis is seeking an experienced, Full-Time BC Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team in Topeka, KS.

As a high-performing organization, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture and dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our community. Background in Primary care or Internal Medicine preferred.

Position Summary

The Internal Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) supports the Internal Medicine physician team by increasing patient access, improving continuity of care, and optimizing physician schedule capacity. The APP manages appropriate established-patient follow-up visits, routine chronic disease management, transitional care visits, and same-day or acute needs within the APP’s scope of practice.

The position works collaboratively with Internal Medicine physicians and the clinical care team to ensure patients receive timely follow-up while allowing physicians to maintain schedule capacity for new patients, medically complex patients, and visits requiring physician-level evaluation.

About your role

• Schedule: 7-4pm Monday-Friday
• Join a team of 3 physicians and 1 APP
• Expected Daily Patient Volume: 18-22
• Outpatient Only
• No clinic call schedule
• Manage established-patient follow-up visits for stable and appropriately selected patients.
• Provide ongoing management of common chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions appropriate to the APP's training, privileges, and scope of practice.
• Conduct post-hospital and post-emergency department follow-up visits and support transitions of care.
• Provide same-day and acute visits when clinically appropriate to improve access and reduce unnecessary physician schedule utilization.
• Review diagnostic testing and laboratory results and provide appropriate patient follow-up.
• Manage medication monitoring, refills, and treatment adjustments within scope of practice.
• Identify patients requiring physician evaluation and elevate complex or high-risk clinical concerns appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop standardized criteria for visits that can be appropriately scheduled with the APP.
• Coordinate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care with the broader care team.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medications, preventive care, and treatment plans.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, coding, and charge capture in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality, access, patient experience, and population-health initiatives.

Smart Technology

See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding - leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Requirements

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• ACLS/BLS Certification
• Basic Internal Medicine procedures with wound care preferred

APP role specifically designed to support the Internal Medicine physicians' schedules by taking established-patient follow-ups, routine chronic disease management, post-discharge visits, and some same-day access.

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