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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Job with Summit Medical Group in Cookeville,

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Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Job with Summit Medical Group in Cookeville, TN

Summit Medical Group of Cookeville is seeking a

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

to join their practice. Hours:

Monday - Friday Responsibilities: Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data. Posts tests and examination results as appropriate. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs. Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits. Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation. EDUCATION:

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program. EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in State of Tennessee. Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 415 providers at 87 practice locations in 19 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment. Summit Medical Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment.

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