• Family Medicine Physician Assistant or APRN

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Murfreesboro, AR)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    CHI St Vincent Primary Care in Murfreesboro is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate APRN or Physician Assistant to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing comprehensive primary healthcare to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, within a rural community setting. Under the supervision of a collaborating physician, the PA will manage acute and chronic conditions, perform health maintenance, and actively promote wellness. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and lives of individuals and families in Murfreesboro and the surrounding areas.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations for patients across the lifespan.

    + Diagnose and treat common acute and chronic illnesses.

    + Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (e.g., lab work, imaging, EKGs).

    + Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based treatment plans.

    + Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and CHI St. Vincent protocols.

    + Provide health maintenance and preventive care, including immunizations and screenings.

    + Educate patients and families on disease management, health promotion, and lifestyle modifications.

    + Perform minor office procedures (e.g., suturing, minor wound care, joint injections, skin lesion removal) as appropriate to scope of practice and clinical competency.

    + Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic health records (EHR) documentation.

    + Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, MAs, and other healthcare team members.

    + Facilitate appropriate referrals to specialty care when necessary.

    + Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing medical education.

    Job Requirements

    + Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (Master's degree preferred).

    + Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited APRN program.

    + Current, valid, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of Arkansas

    + Current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arkansas.

    + Current, valid, and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of Arkansas.

    + Current national certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

    + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    + Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications, depending on practice scope.

    + Valid DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain upon hire).

    Where You'll Work

    **CHI St. Vincent** , a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements.

    **CommonSpirit Health** was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

     

    CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

    We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

    + Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.

    + Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accounts

    + Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

    + Adoption Assistance

    + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

    + Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

    + Matching 401(k) and 457(b)

    + Retirement Programs

    + Wellness Programs

    Pay Range

    $50.00 - $183.33 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.