Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Grants Pass, OR, 97526, USA
- Healthcare
- family practice nurse practitioner
- primary care
- patient care
The Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary care services across all age groups, including diagnosis, management of acute and chronic conditions, preventive care, and patient education. They work collaboratively with healthcare teams in outpatient family medicine settings to optimize patient health outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives. The role requires advanced clinical skills, licensure, and certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Job Title: Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Family Medicine Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care across the lifespan. The APP will evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic conditions, provide preventive care, and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct patient histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic assessments.
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses across all age groups.
Develop and implement individualized care plans, including medication management and referrals to specialists when needed.
Provide preventive care, health maintenance counseling, and patient education on lifestyle, nutrition, and disease prevention.
Perform procedures within scope of practice, such as immunizations, minor wound care, and screenings.
Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and professional development.
Qualifications:
Master s degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Active NP or PA licensure in the state of employment.
National certification as an NP or PA.
Experience in family medicine or primary care preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and communication skills.
Work Environment:
Outpatient family medicine clinic setting.
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.




