Impactful Primary Care NP/PA in AR

East Arkansas Family Health Center Inc; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellness card

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

East Arkansas Family Health Center in West Memphis, Arkansas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages in a community health setting.

The Mid Level Provider will perform preventive care, diagnose and treat illnesses, order tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality patient care; offers strong benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• National certification appropriate to specialty area.
• Current DEA registration and Arkansas prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS/CPR certification; ACLS and PALS preferred or required based on patient population.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Community health, family practice, or primary care experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients and families.
• Obtain and document complete medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Arkansas laws and organizational policies.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging studies.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment plans, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Promote preventive healthcare services, including immunizations and age-appropriate screenings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
• Comply with all organizational, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

East Arkansas Family Health Center in West Memphis, Arkansas is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages in a community health setting.

The Mid Level Provider will perform preventive care, diagnose and treat illnesses, order tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality patient care; offers strong benefits and professional development.