Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Full-Time

Location: Lafayette, GA, Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established primary care practice in Georgia. This role provides comprehensive primary care services to both pediatric and adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting. The ideal candidate is confident practicing independently and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and preventive health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
• Prescribe medications and recommend appropriate therapies in accordance with state regulations.
• Refer patients to specialists or additional healthcare services as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain evidence-based standards of care.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, HRSA, and organizational policies.
• Participate in employee education, community outreach, and required training programs.
• Provide guidance and oversight to clinical support staff when appropriate.

Schedule & Call

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Shared on-call rotation: 1 week every 6 weeks
• Average of 3-5 after-hours calls per day during call week

Patient Volume

• Approximately 15-20 patients per day
• Average of 2-3 patients per hour

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Georgia Family Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Ability to function independently as the primary provider in an outpatient setting.

Preferred

• Previous experience in Family Medicine or Primary Care.
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Up to 3% employer retirement match
• FTCA malpractice coverage
• Loan repayment assistance through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), if eligible
• Relocation expense reimbursement
• $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 19 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 8 paid holidays
• 5 paid sick days
• 5 paid CME days
• Up to $2,000 annual CME reimbursement