What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioners position at East Arkansas Family Health Center Inc?
Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
West Memphis, Arkansas
Full Time Position
East Arkansas Family Health Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in West Memphis, Arkansas. This position provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in a community health center setting.
The Mid Level Provider will provide preventive care, diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At East Arkansas Family Health Center, we believe health starts with caring—for our patients, our community, and our employees. You'll be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality healthcare throughout Eastern Arkansas.
Benefits That Support Your Well-Being and Career
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Employee-only premium paid 100% by the organization
- Wellness Benefit Card that significantly reduces out-of-pocket medical and prescription costs
- Dental and Vision Insurance available
- Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage
Time Off
- Generous PTO – Providers begin with 15 days annually
- 10 Paid Holidays, including your birthday
- Paid Sick Leave accruing at 8 hours per month
Financial & Professional Growth
- Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match after one year
- Company-Paid Continuing Education and Professional Development
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program eligibility
Work Environment
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Mission-focused organization dedicated to serving the community
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients and families.
- Obtain and document complete medical histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and monitor acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Arkansas laws and organizational policies.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory, diagnostic, and imaging studies.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease prevention, treatment plans, medications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Promote preventive healthcare services, including immunizations and age-appropriate screenings.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record.
- Comply with all organizational, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current, unrestricted Arkansas Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- National certification appropriate to specialty area.
- Current DEA registration and Arkansas prescriptive authority.
- Current BLS/CPR certification; ACLS and PALS preferred or required based on patient population.
- Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.
- Community health, family practice, or primary care experience preferred, but not required.
Salary : $105,000 - $145,000