What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant (NP OR PA) - UVA Primary Care Culpeper position at UVA Health?
UVA Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing UVA Primary Care Culpeper team. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care in a collaborative environment supported by the resources and clinical excellence of UVA Health.
The APP will deliver high-quality care across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing preventive care and long-term health management. This role provides the ability to practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while working closely with physicians, nurses, and an interdisciplinary care team.
Practice Highlights
We Are Seeking a Provider Who Is
Culpeper offers the charm of a historic small town with convenient access to Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The area features a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community.
About UVA Health
UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to advancing health through innovative patient care, education, and research. Our providers benefit from access to leading specialists, state-of-the-art resources, and a collaborative clinical environment.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Experience: Department and unit specific.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
The APP will deliver high-quality care across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic conditions while emphasizing preventive care and long-term health management. This role provides the ability to practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy while working closely with physicians, nurses, and an interdisciplinary care team.
Practice Highlights
- Established primary care practice serving the Culpeper community
- Collaborative care team including physicians, APPs, nurses, and support staff
- Strong referral network within the UVA Health system
- Emphasis on quality, patient relationships, and preventative medicine
- Access to UVA specialty care and advanced clinical resources
- Provide comprehensive primary care services including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions
- Perform complete health histories and physical examinations
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and laboratory studies
- Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescriptive authority
- Provide preventive care, health screenings, and chronic disease management
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and wellness strategies
- Collaborate with physicians and care team members to ensure coordinated patient care
- Refer patients to specialists when appropriate and coordinate follow-up care
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record
- Participate in quality improvement and clinical team initiatives
- May participate in the education of medical, nursing, or APP students
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider in Virginia
- Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
- BLS certification required
We Are Seeking a Provider Who Is
- Passionate about longitudinal primary care
- Committed to building lasting patient relationships
- A team-oriented collaborator
- Interested in practicing in a community-focused setting with the backing of an academic health system
Culpeper offers the charm of a historic small town with convenient access to Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The area features a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community.
About UVA Health
UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to advancing health through innovative patient care, education, and research. Our providers benefit from access to leading specialists, state-of-the-art resources, and a collaborative clinical environment.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Experience: Department and unit specific.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.