Internal Medicine Associates, a division of Summit Healthcare
, is seeking a
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their large Internal Medicine practice with a team of 14 physicians.
This is a Full-time opportunity, with hours of Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm and one Saturday morning per month.
Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)
- Manages acute and long-term medical needs of patients in collaboration with physician.
- 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.
