Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - UVA Medical Associates of Louisa

Responsibilities

• Provide Advanced Practice Provider services, including assessment and management of patients across all clinical settings (ambulatory clinic, hospital, assisted living facility, skilled nursing facility/nursing home, ambulatory surgery center, and community settings) within the scope of licensing, training, and credentialing.
• Work in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing, and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care throughout the health‑care system.
• Exercise independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes and procedures as credentialed by UVA Health System.
• Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including initiation of CPR or other emergency therapy as needed.
• Formulate diagnoses, identify problems and health‑risk profiles, and communicate clearly with other health‑care team members.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic studies (e.g., x‑rays, laboratory tests) in consultation with peers and colleagues.
• Perform procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.
• Order medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescriptive regulations.
• Request consultations and initiate referrals to other health‑care providers, including specialists, when needed.
• Evaluate and analyze patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
• Provide information, education, and support to patients and families regarding disease processes, diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatment plans.
• Participate in on‑call responsibilities as determined by the department or unit.
• Manage patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
• Report births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases, and other critical health information to legal or governmental authorities in a timely manner.
• Meet quality standards set by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
• Serve on select committees and participate in the clinical experience of graduate/post‑graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students, interns, and residents as appropriate.
• Participate in group, peer, and other review activities as requested.
• Prepare and attend to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary for the performance of professional services.
• Promote the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and allied health practitioners.
• Follow policies and procedures of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS, and other contracted payers.
• Accurately assign CPT and ICD‑10 codes.
• Update practice through continuing education, including conferences, rounds, lectures, journal clubs, and regional/national professional meetings.
• Seek professional development and growth opportunities, including developing and presenting educational programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are commensurate with the services of a licensed independent provider.

Compensation

During the first two years of employment, the provider will receive a tiered base salary plus a $10,000 guaranteed incentive. After the two‑year guarantee period, compensation transitions to a tiered base salary plus a productivity (wRVU)‑based incentive model.

• 0–5 years of APP experience: $105,000 base salary
• More than 5 years up to 10 years of experience: $115,000 base salary
• More than 10 years of experience: $125,000 base salary

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer‑sponsored retirement savings plans with employer contributions and pre‑tax/Roth options
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• CME/professional development support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for many positions

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
• Experience: Department and unit specific.
• Licensure: License or license‑eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Certified Nurse Midwife) as required by the state of Virginia. Nurse Practitioners must also hold a RN license in Virginia.
• Must maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) / Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) as required for the specific position.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required for the specific position.

Physical Demands

• Standing for prolonged periods; frequent bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive).
• Repetitive motion such as computer keyboard use.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50–100 lb.
• Potential exposure to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.