Description
. This is a contract, on-site position offering flexible, high-impact clinical work for an Associate-level provider looking to deliver quality primary care in a supportive environment.
As a Locum NP in Family Medicine, you will provide comprehensive care to patients across the lifespan, including diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and chronic disease management. You will work closely with the practice's medical staff to ensure continuity of care, accurate documentation, and positive patient outcomes within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions across a broad range of patient ages
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with state regulations and practice protocols
- Perform preventive care services, including immunizations, health screenings, and patient education
- Manage chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health records
- Coordinate referrals and communicate effectively with specialists and other healthcare providers
- Provide clear patient education and support shared decision-making
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice
- Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C)
- Active DEA registration and valid state controlled substance authority
- Current BLS certification; ACLS certification preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-centered care abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Prior locum or contract experience in primary care settings is a plus
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9a-5p
Duties: Direct primary care, weight loss programs, hormone therapy/management, etc.
Must be comfortable as a sole practitioner
Support Staff: Nursing and office support
Must be board-certified
DEA required
Paid travel & expenses