Urgent Care NP​/PA Hour Shifts

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non‑urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests; analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Performs procedures including laceration repair, orthopedics, and provides referrals to medical specialists.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart, including follow‑up notes.
• Locks and closes out charts within 24‑48 hours.
• Manages communications for events, such as recruiting, training, and trade events, as needed.
• Provides medical orders, medical direction, medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review.
• Available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.

• Education: Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
• Licenses/Certification: Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board‑certified. State and federal licensure requirements including DEA. Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
• Experience:
  
  1 year is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Understanding of medical coding and billing; knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood‑borne pathogens, and others; competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office; ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.
• Working Conditions: May be exposed to or occasionally exposed to patient elements; subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions; occasionally subjected to irregular hours; occasional pressure due to a fast‑paced environment; the position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Salary:
Starting at $65 per hour.