Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Title: Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
Status: Full Time
Location: Cumming, GA
Salary: Salary to be discussed by Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter
Position Overview
An established outpatient healthcare practice is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join a collaborative clinical team dedicated to delivering comprehensive patient care. This position combines preventive health, wellness, acute care, and chronic disease management, with a strong emphasis on patient education and long-term health improvement through lifestyle-focused treatment strategies.
The provider will work closely with a supervising physician and interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, promote wellness initiatives, and help patients achieve better health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-employment physical examinations and annual wellness assessments
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of acute illnesses and injuries
• Manage chronic medical conditions using evidence-based clinical guidelines
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician
• Conduct preventive health screenings and support wellness initiatives
• Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications, disease prevention, and health maintenance
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans as appropriate
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers when necessary
• Collaborate with medical leadership and stakeholders regarding patient care matters
• Support occupational health services, including oversight of respirator fit testing and hearing evaluations performed by clinical staff
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records documentation
• Assist with clinic operations and additional responsibilities as needed

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Certified Physician Assistant (PA)
• Active and unrestricted state license
• Minimum of one year of experience in one or more of the following settings:
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Urgent Care
• Current BLS certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced outpatient environment
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered care
• Comfortable caring for pediatric patients in a clinical setting beyond routine wellness visits, milestone assessments, and vaccine management

Preferred Qualifications

• DEA license
• Experience in occupational health, employee health, or wellness-focused clinical settings
• Experience working across multiple patient care environments
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and organizational stakeholders
• Local ties to the Cumming, GA area or surrounding communities
• Strong interest in lifestyle medicine and utilizing lifestyle-based interventions as part of chronic disease management and preventive care

Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidates will:

• Be local to the area or have strong familiarity with the community
• Bring experience from multiple healthcare settings
• Be comfortable treating both adult and pediatric patients
• Have experience managing pediatric medical concerns beyond routine wellness care
• Embrace a lifestyle medicine approach, emphasizing nutrition, exercise, behavior modification, and preventive strategies alongside traditional treatment plans
• Enjoy building long-term patient relationships and promoting overall wellness

Key Skills Required

• Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Preventive care and wellness management
• Acute and chronic disease management
• Pediatric patient care
• Lifestyle medicine and patient coaching
• EMR documentation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Why This Location?
Cumming, Georgia offers a desirable combination of suburban living and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to Lake Lanier, parks, walking trails, and family-friendly neighborhoods. The area also features a growing dining scene, local entertainment options, and convenient access to the greater Atlanta metropolitan area for professional sports and cultural attractions.