Locum Primary Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Outpatient Adult Medicine
Job at a glance
Job description
A well-established healthcare organization in Georgia is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Adult Medicine or Primary Care to provide outpatient locum tenens coverage. This assignment offers a structured weekday schedule in a modern clinic environment focused on delivering high-quality primary care services to adult patients.
Providers will work in a collaborative outpatient setting using the Epic EMR system and will focus on routine adult primary care visits, preventative care, and chronic disease management. This opportunity is ideal for providers who enjoy a predictable clinic schedule, steady patient flow, and working within an organized healthcare system.
The assignment will be ongoing and is an excellent opportunity for clinicians seeking consistent daytime clinic work without call or hospital responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic medical conditions
Conduct preventative care visits, follow-ups, and routine wellness exams
Manage chronic disease conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk factors
Document patient encounters accurately in the Epic EMR system
Collaborate with clinic staff and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care
Qualifications
Active Georgia medical license required at time of submission
Current BLS certification required
Ability to see approximately 20 patients per shift
Comfortable practicing in a structured outpatient clinic environment
Eligible for facility credentialing with an estimated 21-day credentialing timeframe
Working Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM clinic hours
Outpatient clinic setting
No call responsibilities
Skills
Experience managing chronic disease conditions
Ability to work efficiently in a clinic environment with steady patient volume
Proficiency with electronic medical records, preferably Epic
Excellent patient communication and bedside manner
Strong time management and documentation skills