Adult Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- CVMC

Position Summary

Central Vermont Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Primary Care Adult Medicine team in Barre, Vermont. This position offers an opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt position with a Monday–Friday schedule and no weekend requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient care, including history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and development of treatment plans.

• Prescribe medications and ensure appropriate use of ancillary services.

• Provide care for patients across a range of health conditions in collaboration with one or more physicians.

• Address acute medical needs promptly and effectively.

• Manage timely responses to patient messages and medication refill requests.

Education & Licensure Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners:

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Current National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Active Vermont APRN license with eligibility for prescriptive authority.

For Physician Assistants:

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Current National Certification as a PA.

• Active Vermont PA license with eligibility for prescriptive authority.

Experience

• Minimum three to five years of direct patient care experience required.

• One to two years of NP or PA experience in primary care highly desirable.