Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Beacon Health System; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Family Medicine practice in Indiana. You will provide comprehensive, longitudinal care across the lifespan, collaborating with physicians and APCs to deliver high-quality, patient-centered services.

You will build lasting patient relationships while practicing with autonomy in a supportive team. Ongoing learning, licensure maintenance, and adherence to evolving guidelines are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with board certification.
• Current Indiana license and prescriptive authority.
• Family medicine or primary care experience preferred; new graduates welcome with strong clinical foundation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate.
• Provide preventive care and wellness counseling.
• Perform in-office procedures as appropriate to training and specialty.
• Manage a patient panel with continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Patient relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Job Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Reports To:

Practice Manager/Director

Position Summary

Join a highly engaged, team-based Family Medicine practice within Beacon Medical Group, providing comprehensive, longitudinal care to patients across the lifespan. You will work alongside experienced physicians and advanced practice clinicians who value collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional growth.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while managing a broad spectrum of care from preventive health and wellness to complex chronic disease management. You will practice with a high degree of autonomy within a supportive, collaborative environment that emphasizes both clinical development and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate
• Provide preventive care, health maintenance, and wellness counseling
• Perform in-office procedures as appropriate to training and specialty
• Manage a patient panel with responsibility for continuity of care

Care Coordination & Patient Support

• Coordinate care across specialties and settings to ensure seamless patient experiences
• Provide clinical guidance and follow-up for patient concerns and care needs
• Support patients and families in navigating health conditions and treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes

Documentation & Quality

• Complete accurate, timely documentation, coding, and billing
• Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
• Contribute to development and refinement of workflows and care pathways

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing learning through conferences, CME, and educational opportunities
• Maintain licensure, certification, and prescriptive authority
• Stay current with evolving clinical guidelines and best practices

Team & Culture

You will join a collaborative care team that includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and support staff. This environment supports clinical autonomy, mentorship, and shared accountability, allowing providers to grow while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

This role is ideal for an APC who values continuity, enjoys the breadth of family medicine, and is motivated to build lasting patient relationships while practicing at the top of their license.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Indiana license and board certification
• Experience in family medicine or primary care preferred
• New graduates with strong clinical foundation and commitment to learning are encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to build patient relationships

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Clinic-based environment with occasional exposure to biohazards
• Requires physical stamina (standing, walking, assisting patients, lifting, CPR, etc.)

Why Beacon

At Beacon Health System, You’ll Join a System Committed To Innovation, Professional Growth, And a Culture Of Compassion. Our Six-point Operating System, Known As The Beacon Way, Guides How We Work And Care

• Leverage innovation
• Cultivate human talent
• Embrace performance improvement
• Build greatness through accountability
• Use information to advance care
• Communicate clearly and continuously

Mission, Values, and Service Goals

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE PROMISE: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.