Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Emergency ...

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Position Summary Washington Regional's Emergency Medicine Department is currently seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider, to join a very high-volume emergency department. Washington Regional has 2 Emergency Medicine locations, one at WRMC main campus and one at WR Physicians' Specialty Hospital, Fayetteville, AR. Essential Position Responsibilities Perform physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests Determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary Prescribe and dispense medications Document medical information of patients and maintain electronic medical records Educate, instruct, and counsel patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care, and encourage and promote preventative health care and positive health behaviors Request consultation or referral with other health care providers, such as physicians and clinics Actively maintain knowledge of current medical research and trends, and support research projects Qualifications Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and CPR, required. National certification, required Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a previous clinical nursing role, required. Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

Created: 2026-03-04