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Summit Medical Group
Alcoa, Tennessee

Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Summit Medical Group at Pistol Creek (Alcoa)

Physician AssistantPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Medical Group, is excited to announce a Part-time Advanced Practitioner position available at our new Pistol Creek office. This role is essential for providing high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will work with a team of dedicated professionals, utilizing your skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, experience, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply!

Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of East Tennessee, the Pistol Creek and Alcoa area offers a unique blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences.

Located just a short drive from Knoxville, this vibrant community boasts natural beauty, a friendly atmosphere, and a rich history. Living in the Pistol Creek/Alcoa area means embracing a warm sense of community.

Residents enjoy a close-knit environment where neighbors know each other, and local events foster connections. The area is characterized by its lush greenery, serene landscapes, and easy access to outdoor activities.

The nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park captivates outdoor enthusiasts, offering hiking, camping, and breathtaking views year-round.

Hours: Part Time - 3 days a week

Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

  • Performs complete physical exams, obtains complete medical histories, and records findings.
  • Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
  • Orders (and, as appropriate, performs) appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
  • Determines preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans by obtaining, interpreting and integrating data.
  • Posts tests and examination results as appropriate.
  • Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments, educates patients/family regarding health and illness prevention, and recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
  • Assists physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
  • Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
  • Triages nursing and family telephone calls and provides consultation.

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.

Experience

Minimum of three years of previous patient care experience in a clinic setting, plus two years of APN or PA experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in State of Tennessee, or current Physician Assistant licensed to practice in State of Tennessee.

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties.

Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Practitioner will perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans in a collaborative clinical environment. They are also responsible for educating patients and families while assisting physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold a valid Tennessee license. A minimum of three years of clinical patient care experience is required, with at least two years of APN or PA experience preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedical history takingPatient educationTriageClinical documentationMedication managementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Practice Nurse/ Physician Assistant - Summit Medical Group at Pistol Creek (Alcoa) at Summit Medical Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 793 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 70% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in family medicine (pa)ranked against 793 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $139k (middle half $129k–$160k)286 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Tennessee50 active791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 70% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Physician Assistant listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment106 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#2 of 6 specialtiespostings stay open a median 52 days · 30% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 409 postings, 124 closed
New Family Medicine listings1,886 in the last 30 days1,350 the 30 days before (+40%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (793 Family Medicine (PA) 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 34 employers
401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Family Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 793 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Alcoa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,695/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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