Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Our Team is Growing•Tullahoma, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care to patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions at its Tullahoma, Tennessee location. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and educating patients in collaboration with healthcare professionals while maintaining high standards of care and service. Clinical services may include primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals, and workers’ compensation care. The position also supports clinic operations, quality of care, staff education, and compliance with applicable professional standards. Full-time team members work a rotating 36–40-hour-per-week schedule consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every other weekend. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled as needed. The centers are open seven days a week.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Active state license as an APRN or PA.
Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) board certification.
Current DEA license, or eligibility to obtain one upon hire.
Current DOT certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide convenient, friendly patient care to people seeking health-related services.
Provide leadership, direction, and assistance during emergencies while reassuring patients.
Perform medical assessments, treatment, management, and follow-up for clinic patients, including primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals, and workers’ compensation.
Perform medical procedures such as laceration repairs, nail removal, Pap tests, injections, splinting, and abscess incision and drainage.
Establish and monitor an appropriate level of care for clinic patients.
Oversee, direct, and support on-site laboratory services, X-rays, injections, and collections for direct-access services, if applicable.
Maintain clinical core competency.
Work with Center Leadership and other staff to ensure operations follow medical policy and professional standards.
Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.
Participate in and assist with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, nurses, and other personnel.
Recommend potential growth and development opportunities for new or existing Center services.
Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.
Participate in developing and presenting education programs for staff.
Represent the company and clinic at internal and external meetings or events as reasonably required.
Guide other medical staff, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants, to support quality professional services and patient satisfaction.