Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) (Contract) - UNC Urgent Care

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Join our growing UNC Urgent Care provider team! This is an employed position with UNC Rex and is a shift‑based model. Our provider team staffs our 9 UNC Rex based UNC Urgent Care clinics. Our clinics are across Wake County, and we are open 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. We see ages 4 months of age and older. Our team includes RNs, CMAs, Rad Techs, MOAs, Physicians and APPs. We have on‑site X‑Ray and point‑of‑care testing. Our clinics are walk‑in based with a reservation and wait time system. We look forward to reviewing your application today! 1-2 years of APP experience preferred. ED/Urgent care experience preferred. Summary: An Advanced Practice Provider functions as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients within the APPs scope of practice in collaboration with a supervising physician. The APP reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities Clinical- Obtain relevant health and medical history, perform thorough physical assessment, review and interpret pertinent diagnostic tests/results. Develop appropriate differential diagnoses. Develop and implement treatment plans including prescribing/ordering of appropriate evidence‑based pharmacological agents consistent with departmental guidelines and privileging, and schedule appropriate follow‑up management. Actively incorporate evidence‑based hospital initiatives to improve patient care. Conduct preventive health screening based on age, history and patient needs. Maintain clear comprehensive yet concise records of all aspects of patient care. Maintain essential knowledge of general disease and pathologic processes. Maintain extensive knowledge of their specialty literature including awareness of developing areas. Consistently derive correct diagnoses through synthesis of clinical data and proper selection and interpretation of diagnostic studies. Develop comprehensive differential diagnoses for patients. Revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Prioritize work and assist staff to provide prompt and efficient client flow. Consistently maintain high productivity according to identified standards. Lead/participate in projects to improve productivity. Appropriately perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileging, and clinical roles/responsibilities. Education- Appropriately and professionally educate clients and/or families regarding medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up. Collaborate with clinicians, staff,and students to promote continuity and patient/family centered care. Develop educational materials based on learning needs of clinicians, staff, and students. Provide education/instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students. Actively recognize and participate in identification and achievement of self‑learning needs. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. Leadership- Provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing, ancillaries and/or students including but not limited to precepting, shadowing, lectures, training classes, CE, rounds, morning report, and/or staff meetings. Participate in community/network outreach programs. Develop/leads community/network outreach programs. Demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and system in which healthcare is provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care delivery. Lead/participate in systems improvements. Professional- Interact with patients and families in a respectful, courteous and timely fashion using appropriate communication for the patient and situation. Interact collaboratively with coworkers, other team members and staff in a respectful, courteous, and timely fashion appropriate to patient care needs and situations. Respond quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems. Accept responsibility for outcomes of one's work. Share responsibility for overall workload with team members. Quality/Research- Engage in daily continuous quality improvement by identifying and implementing processes for improvement. Consult with management in assessment, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and evaluating clinical/system issues and models of care. Lead interdisciplinary teams to provide integrated delivery of patient care services. Initiate and revise protocol(s) or guideline(s) to reflect evidence‑based changes in care management. Work to influence policy‑making bodies to improve patient care. Develop new clinical programs or services within the department/unit/clinic to improve patient care. Other Information Education Requirements: Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: UNC Health Medical Group Organization Unit: Urgent Care Apex Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00 Salary Range: $48.50 - $66.40 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Rotating Location of Job: US:NC:Apex Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. 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