Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine

• Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions within scope of practice
• Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging studies
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and other treatments in compliance with regulations
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans
• Perform procedures and treatments within scope of practice and assist with procedures and treatments when indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities
• Provide on-call coverage outside regularly scheduled hours

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the ARC-PA or equivalent accrediting program accepted by the state licensing board
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in each state of practice
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances in each state of practice
• State Controlled Substance License, if required by the state
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements may define minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice
• Clinical experience in the specialty area is preferred but not required

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessments, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions while ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficient in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining thorough documentation in electronic medical records.

• Patient Assessment
• Diagnosis and Management
• Medication Prescription
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification

• Medical History Taking
• Physical Examination
• Diagnostic Test Interpretation
• Treatment Plan Development
• Procedure Performance

• Patient Education
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Counseling

• Physician Assistant Licensure
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Permit
• State Controlled Substance License

• Quality Improvement
• Safety Standards
• Performance Improvement Activities