Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Fast Pace Health•Springfield, TN

About The Position

The Provider delivers high-quality care within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services while supporting patient satisfaction and the company’s values. The role combines clinic-based and telehealth care, requires adaptability in a rapidly evolving practice, and calls for timely, accurate responses to changes in patient condition or treatment response. Providers are expected to create a compassionate, welcoming atmosphere and deliver excellent patient service through in-person and virtual channels. Providers work in a team-oriented setting, lead and support clinic staff, and collaborate with clinical leadership and supervising physicians. They assess patients, develop diagnoses, order or interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and provide treatment recommendations and education for acute and chronic conditions. The role also includes maintaining timely and accurate patient charts, following clinical protocols and regulations, supporting new employee onboarding and training, and participating in required meetings and training. Full-time employees are required to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. PRN employees must work at least four shifts per month. Providers are periodically responsible for on-call duties. The position requires a master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies, an active license and DEA registration, and the ability to treat patients of all ages. DOT certification must be obtained by full-time and part-time providers within 120 days of employment and maintained during employment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) and/or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MMS).
Active, verifiable license in good standing with the appropriate regulatory agency.
DEA registration is required for all providers. Where state law limits eligibility based on years of practice, DEA registration must be obtained within 120 days of meeting the state’s minimum practice requirement.
Ability to treat patients of all ages and meet applicable credentialing requirements.
Full-time and part-time providers must obtain DOT certification within 120 days of employment and maintain it during employment.
Ability to perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions required for the position.
Level 1: New graduate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with up to one year of experience in the respective role.
Level 2: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over one and less than five years of experience in the respective role.
Level 3: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over five and less than ten years of experience in the respective role.
Level 4: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over ten years of experience in the respective role.

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, and provide guidance to support quality services and patient satisfaction.
Perform responsibilities listed in the SCRIBE job description.
Review patients’ medical histories, symptoms, allergies, and current medications.
Ask situation-specific questions and use patient information to formulate accurate diagnoses and provide appropriate guidance.
Engage with clinical leadership and escalate concerns to management when appropriate to support patient care and resolve issues.
Complete patient charts accurately and promptly, and forward charts as appropriate each day.
Implement clinical and telehealth protocols established by the CMO and Supervising Physicians.
Analyze patient histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Provide in-person and virtual diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations with attention to patient-centered care, safety, cost, and accuracy.
Comply with Federal and State regulations and requirements, including HIPAA and health information management requirements.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced, autonomous clinic and virtual-care environment.
Manage the telehealth patient queue promptly and ensure appropriate follow-up.
Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications responsibly; and educate patients about ongoing treatment and care for acute and chronic conditions.
Attest to and follow clinical practice guidelines established by the Office of Medical Affairs.
Attend mandatory monthly meetings with Supervising Physicians and E/M training.
Perform responsibilities within standard NP/PA protocols and complete mandatory compliance training.
Adhere to the company’s core values, including teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.
Recommend improvements to the patient experience and care to clinic and telehealth leadership.
Communicate regularly with the team to support excellent patient care.
Welcome new employees, facilitate introductions and clinic tours, and explain clinic processes.
Support new employee learning and required training through job shadowing, demonstrations, and coaching.
Maintain positive, cordial, and professional relationships with clients, employees, and managers, and support a positive work atmosphere.
Perform the physical, sensory, cognitive, and environmental functions specified for the position.
Comply with 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.
For ancillary providers, take periodic on-call responsibility throughout the year.
For full-time employees, work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.
For PRN employees, work at least four shifts per month.
Obtain and maintain DOT certification within 120 days of employment for full-time and part-time providers.