Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Job at a glance
Job description
Join a collaborative outpatient team dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We are seeking a full-time Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner who values lasting patient relationships and is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and improving health outcomes for patients across the lifespan.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Conduct preventive care visits, annual wellness exams, and health screenings
- Develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe medications, and monitor treatment effectiveness
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory testing
- Educate patients and families on disease prevention, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Current Arkansas Nurse Practitioner/APRN licensure or ability to obtain appropriate licensure
- National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or other certification appropriate to the assigned patient population and scope of practice
- Current DEA & BLS registration
- Two or more years of experience in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, or community health
- Experience managing chronic conditions and providing preventive care in an outpatient setting
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to building long-term patient relationships
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual compensation of $108,466–$162,698
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- CME and professional development support
- Additional employee benefits