Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Urgent Care Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Nursing

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care, Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Department

Clinical

Immediate Supervisor Title

Medical Director and Attending Physicians

General Summary

Provide comprehensive medical care on an independent basis.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

Provide acute medical care to all age groups.

Utilize evidence-based medicine principals to ensure thorough, quality healthcare.

Emphasize high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service by example.

Consult with physicians and outside specialists as needed to assure appropriate diagnosis, treatment and follow up is achieved.

Order imaging and lab tests in a responsible manner and within the standard of care.

Provide orientation, training and clinical supervision/guidance of new PA and NP providers and support staff as needed.

Make complete, accurate and legible patient encounter entries.

Use appropriate referral to higher level of care whenever there are concerns for a life threatening condition.

Develop and cultivate relationships with the patients and their families.

Example of Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients while staying mindful of the backlog of waiting patients to facilitate volume related patient flow.

Provide triage as needed for patients that exhibit severe discomfort or the potential for a life‑threatening condition and discuss with the supervising physician.

Mentor support staff members.

Maintain a positive attitude at all times toward the patient, their family member and the staff.

Ensure customer flow and satisfaction is optimized.

Address difficult patients in the clinic as well as on the phone.

Alert the Staff Nurse or Clinical Manager of broken, missing or out of stock equipment and/or supplies.

Respond to patient feedback and resolve customer service issues.

Experience

Minimum of 1‑year urgent care or emergency medicine experience.

Other Requirements

ACLS/BLS certification required; PALS highly recommended; unrestricted Colorado License; unrestricted DEA License.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc. Clinical life support equipment including crash cart and its contents, defibrillator and basic airway equipment.

Work Environment

Position is in a well‑lit clinical environment. Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be necessary as required to facilitate uninterrupted operations of the practice.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder. Must be able to diffuse a confrontational situation in a quiet and patient manner.

Benefits Offered

Health insurance plan options for you and your dependents
Dental, and Vision, for you and your qualified dependents
Company Paid life insurance
Voluntary options for short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
AFLAC Plans
FSA options
Eligible for 401(k) after 6 months of employment with a 4% match that vests immediately
Paid Time‑Off earned

Salary

Salary: $62 – $70 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OnPoint Medical Group is an EEO Employer.

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