Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Fountain City Family Phys

Summit Medical Group•Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Fountain City Family Physicians, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice. Hours: 4 days a week

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
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.