Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Immediate Care

Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) interested in supplemental PRN hours. The position offers flexible shifts Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and weekends from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Shifts may be full or partial (6-8 hours). Prior experience in urgent care, emergency care, or primary care is highly preferred.

The PA/NP will extend the physician's role by providing patient-centered evaluations and communication. This role involves collaborating closely with physicians to deliver high-quality care, functioning under applicable state regulations, and ensuring all medical documentation and orders meet required standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough patient assessments including health histories, physical exams, and risk evaluations.
• Order and interpret laboratory, radiographic, and bedside diagnostic data.
• Establish medical diagnoses and manage therapeutic procedures.
• Document patient history, assessments, and care plans accurately in medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate individualized patient care.
• Prescribe and regulate medications in accordance with physician agreements and legal requirements.
• Perform and document history and physical exams for admissions, observations, consultations, or clinic visits.
• Prepare discharge paperwork and summaries timely for assigned patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, referring physicians, and support staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, and utilization initiatives.
• Alert physicians promptly to critical changes in patient status or test results.
• Comply with medical staff rules, regulations, and health information management policies.
• Prepare and submit billing materials accurately and promptly.
• Share on-call duties with physician backup as applicable.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Maintenance of required continuing medical education.
• Previous experience as a PA or NP preferred.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency care, or primary care preferred.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or equivalent for NPs.
• Licensed to practice in the relevant state.

This position is based in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States, offering a supportive and collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care.