Physician Assistant - Nurse Practioner - APP - Urgent Care

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We are seeking a new APP to join our team at our Naperville and Willowbrook locations. Candidates should expect to work at either location although we will try to keep you in one location if desired and compatible with the practice needs. We are open M-F 8-8 and SS 8-5. All candidates must be willing to work all shift types.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• 401K
• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary
We are seeking an APP to join our team! As an APP, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities 

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
• Prescribe medication or therapy or perform procedures
• Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

• Valid state licensing required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

The ideal candidate is a strong team player, willing to pitch in to provide the best experience for our patients from check in to discharge. We take care of our patients as a team. We have strong support from our medical director who is usually present in the clinic and always available for consultation.

APPs are supported with

All are eligible for additional compensation for obtaining certifications:
DOT, Limited X-ray
Earning these certifications will increase hourly compensation.