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St Francis House NWA
Springdale, Arkansas

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time APRN or Physician Assistant for a new School Based Health Center at Elmdale Elementary in Springdale, AR. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of various health conditions. This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centered care, and a passion for community health.

Responsibilities

* Practices within the scope of competency as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Arkansas.

* Conducts thorough physical examinations and health assessments for patients.

* Diagnoses and treats a wide range of medical conditions, including chronic diseases and acute illnesses.

* Utilizes established evidence-based clinical protocols.

* Utilizes all Clinic resources to improve patient outcomes, including behavioral health consultants, Diabetic Educators, audiologists, etc.

* Keeps abreast of current trends in health care including attending regular and required continuing education programs.

* Maintains compliance with HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.

* Ensures clinical notes are entered in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner, according to industry standards and Community Clinic policy.

* Adheres to and commits to the mission of Community Clinic. Reinforces the mission with staff and promotes the mission to the community.

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited nursing or medical school program.

* Licensed to practice in the state of Arkansas.

* Hold a current appropriate DEA number.

* Experience in an FQHC or other ambulatory care setting strongly preferred.

* Spanish language ability preferred.

* Family Practice experience preferred.

Why Work at Community Clinic?

* Be a part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community!

* Continuing Medical Education budget

* Professional Liability Coverage

* Access to the HRSA loan repayment program

* Excellent Benefits Package including:

* Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

* 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)

* Paid Time Off and Holidays

* Employee Discounts for Care

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient careTreatment planningChronic disease managementAcute illness managementHIPAA complianceElectronic medical records

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Springdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,426/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Springdale, Arkansas

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Medical Education budget
Professional Liability Coverage
Access to the HRSA loan repayment program
Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Employee Discounts for Care