Location & Practice Overview

The position is located in Columbus, Ohio and operates within Marathon Health’s network of advanced primary care health centers that serve members of employer and union-sponsored plans.

Facility Context Onsite and nearsite health centers
Practice Model Advanced primary care for plan sponsors
Service Area Columbus, Ohio
Care Access Physical health center environment with supporting virtual capability in the broader network
Organizational Setting Employer- and union-sponsored primary care delivery

Responsibilities

  • Provide relationship-based primary care that includes prevention, chronic disease management, and patient health education.
  • Evaluate patients presenting for routine wellness visits, acute concerns, and ongoing chronic conditions.
  • Create and update individualized treatment plans while tracking clinical progress.
  • Prescribe medications and order indicated diagnostic studies within the limits of state scope and credentialing.
  • Complete accurate clinical documentation and coordinate care with available decision-support tools.
  • Practice autonomously at the top of license while maintaining focus on patient outcomes.

Daily work prioritizes clinical judgment and longitudinal relationships rather than volume-driven metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet core licensure and certification standards and ideally bring independent family practice experience relevant to wellness, chronic, and urgent care.

Licensure & Board Certification
Active nurse practitioner license with current ANCC or AANP board certification
Practice Authority
Independent practice preferred where allowed by state regulation; Full Practice Authority strongly preferred
DEA
Federal DEA number preferred; may be required for full prescribing capability
Clinical Experience
Independent family practice experience preferred, covering routine wellness, chronic care management, and urgent visits
BLS Requirement
CPR/BLS certification required at start date

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured as an hourly rate. The posted range may vary based on geographic location, years of experience, and skill level. Specific benefits beyond pay are not detailed for this PRN posting.

  • Hourly rate: $55.00–$72.00
  • Final offer adjusted for location, experience, and skill level
  • Outcomes-focused model rather than fee-for-service billing volume

Schedule & Work Environment

Status PRN (as-needed)
Visit Length Appointments range from 20 to 60 minutes
Environment Onsite or nearsite health center
Panel Design Smaller patient panels that support longer visits and lower administrative load
Administrative Focus Fewer insurance-related and volume-driven tasks than traditional primary care settings

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients are members and eligible dependents covered by employer or union plan sponsors who access primary care through Marathon Health centers.

Covered Population Employees, union members, and dependents under plan-sponsor benefits
Visit Mix Wellness, acute, and chronic care encounters
Setting Type Outpatient advanced primary care centered on prevention and continuity
Clinical Range Routine preventive care through common acute issues and managed chronic conditions

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on whole-person advanced primary care that integrates prevention, chronic condition support, and accessible acute management inside a value-based delivery structure.

Preventive Care Wellness visits, health education, and preventive guidance
Chronic Condition Support Ongoing management of common chronic conditions with outcome emphasis
Acute Primary Care Assessment and treatment of frequent urgent primary-care presentations
Clinical Resources Access to UpToDate and RubiconMD at no cost for decision support and e-consults

Role Highlights

Distinctive features of this PRN role stem from its value-based design, reduced administrative demands, and structure that prioritizes time with patients.

  • Success measured by health outcomes rather than patient volume or billing productivity
  • Markedly fewer administrative and insurance-related tasks than conventional primary care practices
  • Longer appointment windows of 20–60 minutes enabled by smaller panels
  • Substantial clinical autonomy in a relationship-centered advanced primary care setting

About Marathon Health

Marathon Health delivers advanced primary care in partnership with employers and union plan sponsors. Care is provided through onsite, nearsite, and network health centers as well as virtual primary care. The model is value-based, emphasizing prevention, trusted relationships, and measurable health outcomes rather than fee-for-service volume. Providers work in an environment designed for smaller panels, longer visits, and reduced administrative burden.

Organization Focus Advanced primary care for employer and union plan sponsors
Delivery Channels Onsite, nearsite, and network health centers plus virtual primary care
Care Philosophy Value-based model centered on prevention and outcomes
Provider Environment Smaller panels, extended appointment times, and lower administrative load

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a full-time or PRN position?
This is a PRN (as-needed) Nurse Practitioner role.
Is independent practice authority required?
Independent practice is preferred where applicable under state regulation, and Full Practice Authority is strongly preferred.
What clinical decision-support resources are provided?
Providers receive free access to UpToDate and RubiconMD for clinical decision support and specialty e-consults.
How does the value-based model change daily practice?
Providers work with smaller panels and longer appointment times while carrying fewer insurance-related administrative tasks. Performance is linked to health outcomes rather than visit volume.
Is family practice experience required?
Independent family practice experience that includes routine wellness, chronic care management, and urgent visits is preferred.
Is a DEA number necessary?
A federal DEA number is preferred and may be required for full prescribing ability.

PRN Nurse Practitioner in Columbus, OH

Marathon Health seeks a PRN Nurse Practitioner for advanced primary care services in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on relationship-based outpatient care for members of employer and union-sponsored plans delivered through onsite and nearsite health centers. Clinical responsibilities encompass prevention-oriented wellness visits, chronic disease management, and evaluation of common acute concerns inside a value-based framework that measures success by outcomes rather than volume. Appointments typically last 20 to 60 minutes and are supported by smaller patient panels and reduced administrative requirements. Candidates must hold an active nurse practitioner license with current ANCC or AANP board certification and CPR/BLS certification by the start date; independent practice authority and prior family practice experience are preferred. Compensation is offered between $55.00 and $72.00 per hour, with the specific rate influenced by location, experience, and skill level. Free access to UpToDate and RubiconMD is provided. This position is suited to nurse practitioners with primary care experience who are looking for flexible PRN work in a setting that emphasizes clinical autonomy and longitudinal patient relationships.

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