Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Fast Pace Health•Smyrna, TN

About The Position

The Provider delivers high-quality healthcare within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services while supporting the company’s values and achieving patient satisfaction. The role provides care both in clinics and through telehealth, serves patients of all ages, and works in a team-oriented, fast-paced, evolving environment. Providers must respond promptly and accurately to changes in patients’ conditions or treatment responses and maintain a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere. The Provider leads and supports clinic staff in delivering excellent care, implements clinical and telehealth protocols established by the Chief Medical Officer and supervising physicians, and provides diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations. The role includes evaluating patients, ordering or interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, educating patients about treatment and ongoing care for acute and chronic conditions, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation. Providers must comply with applicable federal and state requirements, HIPAA, company standards, and clinical practice guidelines. The position also supports onboarding and training new employees, participates in required meetings and training, and may be assigned other duties by management. Education requirements include a master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies. An active, good-standing, verifiable license and DEA registration are required, subject to the stated state-law timing exception for DEA eligibility. Providers must meet credentialing requirements, be able to treat all ages, and obtain and maintain DOT certification within 120 days of employment if working full-time or part-time. Full-time employees work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. PRN employees must work at least four shifts per month. Ancillary Providers are periodically on call.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) and/or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MMS); the posting’s Education Requirements section also specifies a master’s degree in Nursing.
Active, good-standing, verifiable license and DEA registration; where state law limits DEA eligibility based on years of practice, obtain DEA registration within 120 days of meeting the state-law minimum practice requirement.
Meet applicable credentialing requirements and be able to treat patients of all ages.
Full-time and part-time providers must obtain DOT certification within 120 days of employment and maintain it during employment.
Ability to provide care in both clinic and telehealth settings and meet patient-volume goals.
Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, autonomous environment and adapt to new technologies and protocols.
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
Ability to comply with clinical protocols, company standards, and applicable federal and state requirements, including HIPAA.
Ability to perform standard NP/PA responsibilities and maintain timely, accurate patient documentation.
Full-time employees must work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.
PRN employees must work a minimum of four shifts per month.
Ancillary Providers must be available for periodic on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

At least 1–2 years of experience as a provider in a relevant practice, such as urgent care, an occupational medical facility, an ER or trauma unit, or family medical practice, is strongly preferred.
Experience working as a Telehealth Clinician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care in clinic and telehealth settings and meet established patient-volume goals.
Lead clinic staff, including X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, and Front Office Specialists, by modeling appropriate behaviors and providing guidance to support quality services and patient satisfaction.
Perform responsibilities included in the SCRIBE job description.
Review patients’ medical histories, symptoms, allergies, and current medications; ask situation-specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses.
Engage with clinical leadership and escalate concerns to management when appropriate to support patient care and resolve concerns.
Complete patient charts accurately and promptly, and forward charts as appropriate each day.
Implement clinical and telehealth protocols established by the Chief Medical Officer and supervising physicians.
Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Provide patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations in clinic and virtual settings, with attention to safety, cost, and accuracy.
Comply with department expectations, federal and state regulations, and health information management requirements, including HIPAA.
Work efficiently in fast-paced, autonomous clinic and virtual settings and manage telehealth patient queues promptly to support follow-up.
Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications responsibly; and educate patients about continued treatment and care for acute and chronic conditions.
Attest to and follow clinical practice guidelines set by the Office of Medical Affairs.
Attend mandatory monthly meetings with supervising physicians and E/M training.
Complete mandatory compliance training and perform responsibilities within standard NP/PA protocols.
Adhere to company core values, including teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.
Recommend improvements to the clinic and telehealth leadership to enhance patient experience and care.
Communicate regularly with the team to support excellent patient care.
Welcome new employees, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and provide an overview of clinic processes.
Assist new employees with learning activities and required training, including job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
Maintain confidence and credibility with employees and positive, cordial relationships with clients, coworkers, and managers.
Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
Follow company operating standards and maintain confidentiality of employee, employer, and business information.
Consult with patients through virtual communication channels.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Work at least four shifts per month if employed PRN; full-time employees are required to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.
Serve on call periodically if an Ancillary Provider.