Mid-Level Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assisstant)

Job Description

Job Description

School-Based Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Forrest City, Arkansas

Full-Time Position

East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide high-quality primary healthcare services within our School-Based Health Center in Forrest City, Arkansas.

This rewarding position allows you to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of children and adolescents by providing accessible medical care where students spend most of their day. The provider will work collaboratively with school personnel, parents, physicians, and healthcare staff to promote healthy students and support academic success.

If you're passionate about preventive care, community health, and caring for children in an innovative healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.

At East Arkansas Family Health Center , we believe healthy students become successful learners. As part of our mission-driven organization, you'll help remove barriers to healthcare by providing compassionate, quality medical services directly within the school environment.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization
• Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs
• Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Voluntary Benefits including:
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness Coverage

• Generous PTO – Providers begin with 15 days annually
• 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday
• Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month

• Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year
• Company-paid Continuing Education and Professional Development
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program eligibility

• Monday through Friday schedule with no routine evenings or weekends
• School-based setting that promotes work-life balance
• Collaborative team of healthcare professionals and school staff
• Mission-focused organization committed to improving children's health
• Opportunity to positively impact students, families, and the community

• Provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to pediatric and adolescent patients in a school-based clinic.
• Perform age-appropriate physical examinations and health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and stable chronic health conditions.
• Conduct annual wellness exams, sports physicals, and preventive health screenings.
• Administer immunizations in accordance with state guidelines.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within Arkansas scope of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate follow-up care.
• Educate students, parents, and guardians regarding illnesses, medications, nutrition, preventive health, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Collaborate with school nurses, counselors, administrators, physicians, behavioral health providers, and community resources to support student health.
• Identify students requiring referrals for specialty care and coordinate continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential electronic health records.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and school wellness activities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, OSHA, state regulations, and organizational policies.

• Graduation from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• National certification appropriate to specialty.
• Current DEA registration and Arkansas prescriptive authority.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

• Pediatric, family practice, school health, urgent care, or community health experience.
• Experience caring for pediatric and adolescent populations.
• ACLS and PALS certification preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR).
• Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents.

As a School-Based Health Provider, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students and families while delivering convenient, accessible healthcare that supports both academic achievement and lifelong wellness. Every day offers the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children throughout our community.