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Advanced Practice Provider (12538)

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Jena, LA | Contract

Job Description

InGenesis is currently sourcing Advanced Practice Provider candidates to work with our client. In this role, you will provide healthcare under the scope of a collaborative practice and prescriptive authority agreement with a physician.

If you meet the qualifications outlined below, apply today and we’ll reach out to answer any questions you may have!

What’s in it for you?

  • Health Insurance effective date of hire for full time employees.
  • Health & Welfare – additional per hour rate to help offset the cost of insurance.
  • 2 weeks of PTO
  • Paid Federal Holidays

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provides direct care to patients within the discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing, and granted privileges.
  • Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
  • May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
  • Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physicals for acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions.
  • Performs physical examinations, including but not limited to gynecologic exams, EKGs, and/or neurological exams on all ages as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Nurse Practitioner: Graduate from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
  • Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors.
  • Current, full, and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state in which the duty station is located.
  • Must have and maintain national certifications as a Nurse Practitioner (AANP) or Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
  • One year of full-time equivalent experience in primary care as a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Clinical experience must be current and within the past five years.
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association®.
  • Verbal proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
  • Ability to pass a federal government security background check.

Physical Demands:

  • Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
  • Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
  • Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
  • Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
  • Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
  • Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
  • Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
  • Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.


This position is dependent upon contract award.

*Pay rate range commensurate on experience.

About InGenesis

InGenesis is one of the largest staffing firms in the industry and is among the largest diversity-owned healthcare staffing firms in North America. InGenesis is dedicated to placing people in positions that preserve life, improve lives, and inspire others. This does not happen without passionate people: skilled colleagues who are motivated to create innovative solutions and deliver superior service to our clients. InGenesis counts almost half of the Fortune 500 in our nearly 300 clients, including clients in the healthcare, life sciences, higher education and pharma industries.

EEOC Statement

InGenesis is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at https://www.ingenesis.com/careers/site-accommodations.