Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant- Caraway, AR Urgent Primary

Job Description

Description:

Access Medical Clinic (AMC) is seeking clinicians to join our team that have the desire, drive, and dedication to assist AMC in providing great care to patients of all ages. We are hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across clinic and long-term care (LTC) settings. This position will provide coverage in both a clinic and LTC setting. You must have the ability to travel within the assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive evaluations and ongoing management for clinic and LTC patients (acute, chronic, and post-acute)

Develop and adjust individualized care plans; prescribe medications and therapies per regulations

Order, interpret, and act on labs, imaging, and other diagnostic studies

Manage high-risk LTC conditions (e.g., infections/sepsis risk, wounds, CHF/COPD, dementia/behavioral symptoms, polypharmacy, end-of-life/goals-of-care conversations)

Long-Term Care focus

Coordinate care with physicians, facility leadership, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams; support admissions, transitions of care, and resident/family communication

Stabilize medically complex residents within the facility

Reduce potentially avoidable hospital transfers and ED utilization

Support regulatory readiness and clinical quality performance

Improve condition-change response, escalation pathways, and care coordination

Enhance communication with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Support regulatory compliance, documentation readiness, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives

Document patient/resident encounters accurately and timely in the EHR/EMR; follow AMC protocols, HIPAA/OSHA, and infection-control standards

Practice with strong independent clinical judgment within scope; escalate appropriately to collaborating physicians/specialists; prioritize early intervention and resident safety

Use EHR/clinical systems effectively and leverage clinical data/telehealth tools as appropriate

What We Offer

Quarterly incentive potential

Eligible to apply for student loan forgiveness

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training and developmentRequirements:

What You’ll Need

Graduate degree as NP or PA (MSN/DNP or equivalent; MPAS/DMSc or equivalent)

Active, unencumbered state license and current board certification (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA)

DEA registration; BLS (or ability to obtain); DOT certification (as required)

2+ years clinical experience preferred; LTC/SNF/geriatrics strongly preferred

Strong clinical assessment/diagnostic skills, patient-centered communication, and EMR proficiency

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proficiency with EMR systems

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

Ability to travel within assigned region daily

Valid driver’s license

Acceptable driving record (subject to motor vehicle record check)

Must maintain required auto insurance

Work Environment

In-person care in clinic and assigned long-term care/post-acute facilities

Full-time