Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in Vermont

Job Overview

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Job Opportunity – Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Vermont

Start Date: December/January

Location: Southern Vermont

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Flexible scheduling available with 100% outpatient clinic-based practice; SNF and Assisted Living coverage (less than 1.0 FTE); average daily patient volume of 16 patients; call coverage required with 1:10 ratio (approximately 1 callback per day); weekend coverage required

Highlights:

• Clinic-based primary care with limited post-acute care responsibilities in SNF and assisted living facilities
• Adult and geriatric patient population focused on preventive care and chronic disease management
• EMR system: Cerner / Oracle
• Multiple engagement options available: locum tenens, locum-to-permanent, or permanent placement
• Manageable call schedule with beeper/phone coverage at 1:10 ratio
• Organization seeking 2 to 3 providers to join the team

Requirements:

• Active or pending Vermont state license (preferred)
• Family Medicine certification or training appropriate for NP or PA practice (required)
• Current Board Certification (Board Eligible considered; lapsed certification not accepted)
• Adult patient care experience (required)
• Geriatric patient care experience (required)
• Primary care experience (preferred)
• Clean malpractice history (minimal settlements reviewed case-by-case)
• Credentialing timeframe: 60 to 90 days (temporary privileges available)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This flexible position offers Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care while supporting post-acute medicine in a community-focused environment. With manageable patient volumes, reasonable call responsibilities, and multiple engagement models to choose from, this role is ideal for providers seeking work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on adult and geriatric patient populations. The organization values clinical excellence and offers a supportive practice setting in a beautiful New England location.

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