Urgent Care Physician Assistant

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.Job DescriptionDepartment: Clinical Services: ProviderEntity: Team members affiliated with Joint VenturesJob RelationshipsResponsible to: Medical DirectorAssignments received from: Medical DirectorPositions supervised: NoneJob SummaryUrgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.Job RequirementsEducation· Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants· Master's Degree required for Nurse PractitionersWork Experience· 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required· Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting required· Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferredRequired Licenses/Certifications· National Certification· Active state medical licensureAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required· Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting· Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc.Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred· Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records· Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills· Strong communication and customer service skillsEssential FunctionsEssential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job.- Examining and treating patients- Taking patients’ medical histories- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays- Making diagnoses and prescribing medications- Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting- Recording progress notes for follow-up patients- Educating and counseling patients- Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients- Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care- Each provider will work an anticipated four (4), eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care- All other duties as assignedApply Now and Take Your Career to the Next Level! If you are a dynamic, flexible, and experienced clinician ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Do not miss this opportunity to join our collaborative team and practice urgent care medicine with the support of a fast-growing healthcare network. Apply now and unlock your full potential! Connect with us:Have questions or need more information? Reach out to our provider recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io start a conversation about your future with Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care.Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.For applicants in California, please review our California Consumer Privacy Statement here. #J-18808-Ljbffr GoHealth Urgent Care