Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Position Summary The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to individuals across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team, the NP/PA delivers preventive care, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions, and promotes long-term health and wellness. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions Provide preventive care, health screenings, and wellness visits Develop and implement individualized treatment plans Prescribe medications and manage ongoing therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging Provide patient education on disease management, lifestyle modification, and preventive health Coordinate care with specialists, community resources, and ancillary services Manage follow-up care and chronic disease monitoring Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives Patient Population Pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients (scope may vary by practice) Conditions may include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, depression, acute infections, and preventive health needs Schedule Day shift, outpatient clinic hours May include occasional evenings or weekends depending on practice needs Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Current national certification as an NP or PA Active or eligible state licensure BLS certification required Prior primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills Ability to manage a diverse patient population and multiple conditions Excellent communication and patient education skills Strong organizational and time management abilities Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care Work Environment Outpatient primary care clinic setting Requires prolonged sitting and standing, frequent patient interaction Emphasis on continuity of care and long-term patient relationships

Created: 2026-03-10