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Nurse Practitioner Job Description
Direct Primary Care (DPC) Clinic
THIS JOB COMES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THE PRACTICE.
Position Overview
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) in a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice provides comprehensive patient-centered healthcare services within a membership-based, non-insurance billing model. The NP collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver preventive, acute, and chronic care, emphasizing strong provider-patient relationships, accessibility, and personalized service.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough patient assessments, including health histories and physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and X-rays.
Develop individualized care plans and provide ongoing management of patient health needs.
Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Offer preventive care, health education, and counseling to promote wellness and disease prevention.
Coordinate referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary.
Utilize electronic health records (EHR) for documentation, communication, and tracking patient outcomes.
Respond to patient inquiries via in-person visits, telemedicine, phone, text, or email as appropriate.
Participate in practice quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.
Participate in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy program, hyperbaric oxygen therapy program and Wellness IV infusion program.
Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current Nurse Practitioner licensure and certification (Family, Adult-Gerontology, or appropriate specialty) in the practice state.
DEA registration and prescriptive authority is required.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in primary care or family medicine. However, new graduates will be considered as well.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable with technology, including EHRs and telemedicine platforms.
Core Competencies
Patient-centered care with a focus on accessibility and relationship-building.
Clinical competence in managing a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a small team environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the practice and its members.
Work Environment
The DPC model allows for a lower patient panel size, enabling the NP to spend more time with each patient, foster meaningful relationships, and provide proactive, unhurried care. This environment supports innovation in care delivery, including telehealth communication, with a strong emphasis on prevention, education, and patient empowerment.
The DPC team includes several nurses and a medical assistant, as well as an MD and an NP partner, a hyperbaric technician and a nutrition coach.
Typical daily patient load for in-person visits: 7-9 patients/day
Reporting Structure
The Nurse Practitioner typically reports to the Medical Director or Practice Owner and collaborates closely with other clinical and administrative staff.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is competitive and may include a base salary (may be negotiated), sick paid time off, continuing education allowances, malpractice coverage, and DPC member benefits. The DPC model often offers improved work-life balance compared to traditional primary care settings.
