Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

Provides timely, patient-centered care for individuals presenting to Urgent Care with acute illnesses and minor injuries. Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, performs approved procedures, and coordinates follow-up care. Works collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff within the provider’s education, certification, authorized scope of practice, and South Coast Health protocols.

• Obtain medical histories, perform focused physical examinations, assess symptoms, and develop appropriate differential diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Evaluate and manage common acute illnesses and minor injuries appropriate for the urgent care setting and the provider’s authorized patient population.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies within authorized privileges; review results and communicate findings and treatment recommendations to patients.
• Prescribe medications and other treatments within authorized prescribing privileges and established clinical protocols.
• Perform minor procedures, such as wound care, laceration repair, and splinting, when supported by demonstrated competency and approved privileges.
• Recognize conditions requiring a higher level of care, initiate appropriate emergency measures, and coordinate transfer to an emergency department or other facility when indicated.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, medications, home care, warning signs, and when to seek additional treatment.
• Complete accurate and timely electronic medical records, including assessments, treatment plans, procedure notes, and documentation supporting coding and billing.
• Arrange referrals and follow-up care. Review pending test results and complete or clearly hand off outstanding patient care responsibilities, including needs arising between scheduled weekends.
• Consult with the designated physician as appropriate and communicate effectively with clinical staff to support safe patient flow and continuity of care.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient privacy, and workplace safety practices; report concerns and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain required credentials, complete assigned training, and reliably fulfill the agreed schedule of two weekends per month

• Graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program with a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Georgia NP licensure and authorization to practice as a nurse practitioner, with national certification appropriate to the patient population served.

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Georgia physician assistant license and current NCCPA certification.

• Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications.
• Current DEA registration and other prescribing credentials, as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to meet South Coast Health credentialing requirements and maintain applicable practice agreements, clinical privileges, and professional certifications.
• Clinical training and demonstrated competence appropriate to the ages and conditions treated in the clinic.
• Ability to work two weekends per month, including Saturday and Sunday, on an established schedule.

At least two years of experience as an NP or PA in urgent care, emergency medicine, or a comparable ambulatory setting. Experience managing acute illnesses and minor injuries, performing minor procedures, and caring for the age groups served by the clinic is…