Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Coverageat Outpatient Facility in Augusta, Georgia

This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id:  ORD-210272-NP-GATitle:  NPDates Needed:  May - 3 to 6 monthsShift Type:  Day ShiftAssignment Type:  OutpatientCall Required:  NoBoard Certification Required:  YesJob Duration:  LocumsAbout the FacilityThis long-term care hospital specializes in providing comprehensive medical services to elderly patients requiring extended care and rehabilitation services. The facility operates with full medical support staff and maintains appropriate equipment and systems to deliver quality healthcare services to the geriatric population with lower patient volumes.About the Facility LocationThis area features prominent family attractions including an aquarium and zoo, along with a science center offering complimentary admission. The region encompasses both urban entertainment venues such as arenas and amusement parks, as well as natural outdoor destinations featuring state parks with gorges, mountain waterfalls, and recreational activities like zip-lining and horseback riding. Visitors can experience diverse options ranging from indoor skydiving and nighttime city tours to fishing opportunities and waterside accommodations.About the Clinician's WorkdayThe nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to elderly patients in a long-term care hospital setting, managing 16-20 patients daily with lower patient volumes and specialized focus on geriatric primary care needs. Clinical responsibilities include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions prevalent in elderly populations, providing preventive healthcare services, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM in a 40-hour weekly schedule with no call requirements, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with full MD support staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the long-term care hospital framework.Additional Job DetailsCase Load/PPD:  16-20Support Staff:  MD, APP, MA, RNPatient Population:  AdultsLocation Type:  On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required:  YesGovernment:  NoWhy choose LocumTenens.com?Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:Precision job matching with proprietary algorithmRapid credentialing with Axuall Digital WalletConcierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialistDigital hub for assignment details