Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

(Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered urgent care services to patients of all ages. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, procedural skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, X-rays, EKGs).
• Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, foreign body removal, and other minor procedures.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Determine appropriate disposition (discharge, referral, emergency department transfer).
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and healthcare team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) - Experity.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ENP preferred) or Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted state license.
• DEA registration.
• Board certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent).
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS preferred (or required based on patient population)
• DOT Certification

Experience

• Minimum 12 years of urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care experience preferred.
• Experience with pediatric and adult populations preferred.
• Proficiency in common urgent care procedures.