Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant opportunity in Athens, GA

Physician Care Centers (PCC) is a growing healthcare MSO with 70+ value-based primary care clinics serving patients across Florida, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, and Nevada. With a team of 500+ professionals, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

The Role:

We’re seeking a Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care to provide comprehensive, patient-centered medical care across the lifespan. In collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams, you’ll assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions while promoting health maintenance and disease prevention. Your clinical expertise and patient-focused approach will support our mission of delivering high-quality primary care in a compassionate and efficient environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests, including labs and imaging.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state regulations.
• Provide preventive care, including immunizations and routine screenings.
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and heart disease.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, lifestyle modifications, and preventive care.
• Perform minor office procedures such as suturing, wound care, joint injections, and skin biopsies.
• Coordinate care with specialists and other healthcare professionals.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health management.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Nurse Practitioner license in the practicing state.
• National board certification (AANP or ANCC) – Family NP or Adult-Gerontology NP.
• DEA registration (if prescribing controlled substances).
• BLS/ACLS may be required depending on setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EHR/EMR).
• Cultural competency and a patient-centered care focus.

Work Environment:

• Outpatient primary care clinic.
• May include community health centers, private practices, or hospital-affiliated clinics.
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm.

Why Join PCC?

• Impactful role in a mission-driven organization.
• Competitive salary and growth potential.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us build the future of patient care!

For more than 10 years, Physician Care Centers has been proudly caring for the Medicare community—putting people, not just patients, at the heart of everything we do. From day one, our focus has been simple: deliver compassionate, high-quality care while making health and wellness our top priority.

What started as a commitment to better primary care has grown into a trusted network of 72 locations and more than 150 dedicated providers across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas. Each new location represents our promise to be closer to the communities we serve and more accessible to those who rely on us.

At Physician Care Centers, we believe great healthcare goes beyond the exam room. We take the time to listen, guide, and support our patients—helping them stay healthy, active, and confident at every stage of life. Our goal isn’t just longer lives, but better ones.

At Physician Care Centers of Hawthorne, we provide comprehensive primary care services focused on your long-term health and well-being. Our experienced primary care physicians and healthcare professionals deliver personalized care, preventive services, and chronic disease management to support patients at every stage of life. We help you stay healthy, manage conditions early, and improve overall health outcomes through coordinated, patient-centered care.