Nurse Practitioner – Internal Medicine
Location: Northport, Alabama
Position: Full-time or Part-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our internal medicine team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult patients, with a focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, confident in clinical decision-making, and committed to delivering high-quality care in a collaborative outpatient setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory illnesses, and gastrointestinal concerns.
- Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory testing, imaging, EKGs, and other diagnostic studies.
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and other therapeutic interventions within scope of practice.
- Provide preventive care, health screenings, risk-factor counseling, and patient education.
- Address urgent and same-day visits as appropriate.
- Maintain clear, timely, and accurate documentation in Practice Fusion.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants, nursing staff, and administrative team members to provide coordinated care.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up recommendations.
- Coordinate referrals and communicate with specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Assist with patient messages, medication refills, laboratory results, and chronic-care management.
QualificationsRequired
- Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current and unrestricted Alabama Nurse Practitioner license.
- National board certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current BLS certification.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred
- At least two to three years of experience in internal medicine, primary care, or a related outpatient setting.
- Experience managing complex chronic medical conditions.
- Familiarity with Practice Fusion or a similar electronic health record system.
- Strong patient-education and care-coordination skills.
This is an outpatient position with no call, weekend coverage, hospital rounding, or nursing-home responsibilities. Benefits are available for eligible full-time employees.
Please apply through Indeed or email your résumé to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
