Physician Assistant position at Tanner Primary Care of Sargent

APP Position at Tanner Health's Primary Care of Sargent

We are seeking an APP for Tanner Health's Primary Care of Sargent location. The provider will join a physician at the clinical site and report to the Executive Director of the Tanner Primary Care of Sargent practice. Tanner Primary Care of Sargent is part of Tanner Medical Group which consists of 40+ individual practices and has approximately 270 total providers. This clinic site will open September 2026 in the Sargent, GA area.

This APP will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide services for patients with primary care issues in the clinic setting under the direction of their supervising physician. He/she will collaborate with other providers while conducting physical exams, diagnose and treat acute and chronic issues, order and interpret diagnostic test including lab work and imaging studies, provide education and counseling to patients while maintaining medical records via EPIC EMR.

Note: This job summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Position Requirements

• Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
• No Call responsibilities

Job Eligibility Requirements

Education

• Completed Physician Assistant program in good standing or Master of Nursing with specialization in Nurse Practitioner

Certification/License

• Currently hold or be able to obtain a Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• Currently hold or be able to obtain a Board Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Experience

• Open to New graduates or candidates with experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate effectively with medical and hospital staff and various populations in clinics and public screening events.
• ACLS recommended.
• Additional certification will be required for some specialties (i.e. ACLS, PALS)
• Graduate of a recognized Physician Assistant program.
• Must be capable of dealing tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, other employees and physicians
• Must maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Must meet credentialing criteria.
• Must possess the cognitive ability to understand patient medical records, physician orders and medical orders to be communicated to patient, hospital and/or other physician.
• Must possess the sense or discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards.
• Prior experience in a like specialty preferred.