Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Full Time

Full time position in Immediate Care. Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition; Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies; Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives; Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families; Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice; Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate; Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary; Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record; Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies; Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges; Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities; Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals; Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills; Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics; Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Requirements

Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice; Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants; Active DEA registration prior to hire; If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire; Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire; Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant; No experience required; Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team; Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record; Excellent communication skills; Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others; Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively; Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday; Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing; Able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance