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
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
Key Responsibilities
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
Education
Masters degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Licensure & Certification
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
Ideal Candidate
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
About Culpeper Virginia
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 masters 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 PALSNRP as required specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS as required specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods frequently bendingstooping 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 liftpushpull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise radiation radioactive materials bloodbody 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 UVAs commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .