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Job description
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Position Summary The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care services to individuals across the lifespan in an outpatient setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team, the NP/PA delivers preventive care, diagnoses and manages acute and chronic conditions, and promotes long-term health and wellness.
Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Provide preventive care, health screenings, and wellness visits
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Prescribe medications and manage ongoing therapies in accordance with clinical guidelines
Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging
Provide patient education on disease management, lifestyle modification, and preventive health
Coordinate care with specialists, community resources, and ancillary services
Manage follow-up care and chronic disease monitoring
Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Participate in quality improvement, population health, and patient safety initiatives
Patient Population Pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients (scope may vary by practice)
Conditions may include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, depression, acute infections, and preventive health needs
Schedule Day shift, outpatient clinic hours
May include occasional evenings or weekends depending on practice needs
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current national certification as an NP or PA
Active or eligible state licensure
BLS certification required
Prior primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
Ability to manage a diverse patient population and multiple conditions
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient primary care clinic setting
Requires prolonged sitting and standing, frequent patient interaction
Emphasis on continuity of care and long-term patient relationships
Worksite address
north myrtle beach, SC, 29582, US
Who can apply
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