Advanced Practice Clinician - Urgent Care - Full Time

Job Description The NP/PA will evaluate and manage medicine patients within an outpatient/ambulatory setting for acute and chronic conditions, in addition to preventive and wellness assessments for patients of all ages. Details regarding the specific scope of practice will be completed within the practice agreement/practice protocol signed between the NP/PA and the Collaborating Physician. Education Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on the Education of Physician Assistants (ARC-PA) OR Graduate of a nationally accredited school of nursing with Bachelors in nursing and Masters Degree in advanced practice nursing. Experience Previous community health and wellness services experience desired. Prior experience in an office setting for one year in primary care or emergency care is preferred. Certification & Licensure Unrestricted license to practice as a PA or an NP in Virginia. Unrestricted DEA license to prescribe in Virginia. Proof of CME requirements as required by the Virginia Board of Medicine. PA board certified by NCCPA OR NP board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner OR dual boarded as Adult/Gerontological and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association (AHA) required. Qualifications Thoroughly familiar with the principles and practice of a PA or NP. General knowledge of the operation and administration of a medical office. Well-developed interpersonal skills to work smoothly and productively with patients, administrative, nursing, and physician staff. Ability to perform independent evaluation or treatment of a patient’s medical condition. Willingness to receive additional training as needed and remain current on necessary skills. Knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan, ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, and interpret appropriate information for patients served. Driver's license and reliable transportation required. Legal & Classification FLSA Classification: Exempt. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr