Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine Associates Summit Medical Group, P.L.L.C. - 2.9 Powell, TN Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Qualifications Clinic experience Outpatient experience Advanced practice provider Full Job Description About Our Career Opportunity 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. Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee's largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.summitmedical.com&d=DQQFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=MAQVDh4-0f2aeAFaXx3yVKv29hZUQV_2Is-O3k2VIx4&m=e85oA1ilUTOFcMs9XbID_ZBmSK2ITxy67gm8avuIfxI&s=bu7ixWOvOGA8F95eGQcpNwSGe3yLKXdQToL0A6CUusE&e=) In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment. Licenses & Certifications Preferred Physician Assistant Advanced Practice Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.