Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Maryville Family Medicine

Maryville Family Medicine, a division of Summit Medical Group, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their practice.

Schedule

• Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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.

Qualifications

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; two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.

Certification/License

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee.

Benefits

• Employee Wellness Program with discounted monthly insurance premiums for active participants.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, a central laboratory, and a sleep services center. The organization provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually.