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Erlanger Health System
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Primary Care-NP/PA Needed at Erlanger North

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Job Description

Join a growing primary care team at Erlanger North and become part of a practice dedicated to building lasting relationships with patients while delivering high-quality, comprehensive care to the community. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to practice in a collaborative outpatient setting where providers are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of patients across all stages of life.

As a Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider, you will serve as a trusted healthcare partner for patients seeking preventative care, chronic disease management, wellness services, and treatment for acute illnesses. The role offers a rewarding blend of autonomy and collaboration, allowing providers to develop long-term relationships while working alongside a supportive team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.

The APP will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, perform physical examinations, develop and implement treatment plans, order and interpret diagnostic testing, manage chronic conditions, and provide education that empowers patients to make informed healthcare decisions. From preventive screenings and annual wellness visits to the ongoing management of conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, the provider will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their health goals.

This position is clinic-based and follows a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00am-4:00pm., offering a consistent daytime work schedule with no routine weekend or call responsibilities.

This position is involved in a team-based approach to care. Team members are trained to meet the highest level of function for their role as per the State of Tennessee/Georgia guidelines.

Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to coordinate care for patients and is trained and assigned to support patients/families/caregivers in self-management, self-efficacy and behavior change.

Is trained and assigned (as per their role and responsibilities) to manage the practices' patient population. Participates in the practices quality improvement process and performance evaluation.

Education

Required:

RN with a Master's Degree in nursing certification in family and/or adult nurse practitioner. Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing.

Masters of Science in Medicine of a certified Physician Assistant program

Experience

Required

Two years of experience in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine strongly desired

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required

Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Eligibility to sit for certification in area of specialty

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred

Certification in areas of specialty preferred.

Department Position Summary

A nurse practitioner or physician assistant will work under direction of the physicians/medical director. He/She will be responsible for developing evidence based protocols and utilizing them to develop an individualized plan of care. He/She must be able to collect, document, and analyze patient data.

They must be able to collaborate with the health care team in the development and implementation of testing and treatment according to protocols.

He/She must be able to participate in development and implementation health screening program for adolescents and adults, and develop protocols for identification of high-risk individuals. He/She must participate in community and corporate education on primary care topics.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over their life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.

He/She must interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.

This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills lab, or discussed verbally or written. Competency can also be evaluated by a formal peer review process and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

Key Responsibilities

The provider will conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, manage chronic conditions, and develop evidence-based treatment plans in a collaborative outpatient setting. They will also participate in quality improvement processes and provide education to empower patients in their healthcare decisions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in nursing or a Physician Assistant program and possess current licensure in the State of Tennessee. Two years of experience in Family or Internal Medicine is strongly desired.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationCare coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care-NP/PA Needed at Erlanger North at Erlanger Health System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,076 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Primary Care by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in primary care (np)ranked against 1,076 Primary Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)290 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Tennessee21 active1,094 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 56% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Nurse Practitioner listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · 1% offer loan repayment272 active listings, Nov 2026
Primary Care hiring demand#16 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 29 days · 15% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 469 postings, 1,235 closed
New Primary Care listings897 in the last 30 days542 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Primary Care pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,076 Primary Care (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Primary Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,076 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,498/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Chattanooga, TN-GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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