Nurse Practitioners

East Arkansas Family Health Center Inc; Lepanto (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellness card

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

PTO 15 days

Job summary

East Arkansas Family Health Center in Lepanto, AR is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time primary care role. You will provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages, order and interpret tests, and collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality patient care.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development in a mission-driven community health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Arkansas NP/PA license.
• National certification appropriate to specialty area.
• Current DEA registration and Arkansas prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS/CPR certification; ACLS/PALS as 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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner program

Physician Assistant program

Job description

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Lepanto, Arkansas

Full Time Position

East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in West Memphis, Arkansas. This position provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a community health center setting.

The Mid Level Provider will provide preventive care, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At East Arkansas Family Health Center, we believe health starts with caring—for our patients, our community, and our employees. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare throughout Eastern Arkansas.

Benefits That Support Your Well-Being and Career

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization
• Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs
• Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage

Time Off

• Generous PTO – Providers begin with 15 days annually
• 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday
• Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month
• Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year
• Company-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program eligibility
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Mission-focused organization dedicated to serving the community
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives

Essential Duties and 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.

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.