Advanced Practice Nurse​/Physician Assistant - Maryville Family Medicine

Advanced Practice Nurse / Physician Assistant - Maryville Family Medicine

Job Category: Mid-Level Practitioner

Requisition Number: ADVAN
002319

Full-Time

On-site

Maryville, TN 37801, USA

About Our Career Opportunity

Maryville Family Medicine, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice.

Hours:

• Monday 7am – 7pm
• Tuesday 1pm – 7pm
• Friday 7am – 7pm
• Saturday 9am – 3pm

Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

• Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.
• Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.
• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

Education: Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.

Experience: Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.

Certification / License: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in State of Tennessee.

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

Advanced Practice Nurse

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