Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Internal Medicine
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join a growing internal medicine practice in Riverton, Wyoming. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. New graduates are welcome to apply, with candidates who have 3+ years of clinical experience preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient internal medicine care.
- Conduct patient examinations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
- Prescribe medications and appropriate treatments.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment options, preventive care, and health management.
- Provide referrals to specialists and other healthcare services when appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Manage conditions including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and pulmonary, neurological, renal, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
Full-time providers may work 4 or 5 days per week. Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Saturday clinic coverage is shared among providers, typically about one Saturday per quarter. No regular night shifts. Shared phone-only on-call coverage. On-call volume is generally light and calls are screened by an RN before reaching the provider. Approximately 15-16 appointment slots per day, depending on patient complexity and provider preferences. Scheduling is designed to support patient needs and work-life balance.
Qualifications
- Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification.
- Active state licensure.
- Appropriate prescribing authority and credentials.
- New graduates are welcome; 3+ years of clinical experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
- Excellent patient-care and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-term disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- CME allowance
- CME time off
- Employer-paid malpractice insurance
- Additional employee benefits