Urgent Care Physician Assistant

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Job Description Department:
Clinical Services:
Provider Entity:
Team members affiliated with Joint Ventures Job Relationships Responsible to:
Medical Director Assignments received from:
Medical Director Positions supervised:
None

Job Summary Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.

Job Requirements Education Bachelor 's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required

Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting required

Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure

Additional Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting

Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Essential Functions Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job.

Examining and treating patients

Taking patients’ medical histories

Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays Making diagnoses and prescribing medications

Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting

Recording progress notes for follow-up patients

Educating and counseling patients

Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients

Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care

Each provider will work an anticipated four (4), eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care All other duties as assigned

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If you are a dynamic, flexible, and experienced clinician ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Do not miss this opportunity to join our collaborative team and practice urgent care medicine with the support of a fast-growing healthcare network. Apply now and unlock your full potential!

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All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition,…