Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Come join our team! We are currently hiring for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Milwaukee, WI for our Urgent Care location.

Do you have a passion for our community and the skill set to support growth at an up-and-coming health organization? Are you a student in your last year of medical, nursing, or dental school, or a licensed primary care clinician?

If so, you can receive loan repayment assistance through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP) or you may be eligible to receive loan repayment assistance from the NHSC Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (NHSC S2S LRP).

In exchange for loan repayment, you serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Who are we? Founded in 1999, Progressive Community Health Centers is an independent non-profit organization that operates four clinic locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. More than 100 employees support our agency's mission to improve the health and quality of life of the community by providing culturally competent services that address identified needs. We provide high quality, comprehensive care to roughly 16,000 patients annually, a majority of who are low-income. No one is ever turned away from our clinics based on insurance status or ability to pay. We value a patient-centered philosophy and provide range of services that include Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Urgent Care, Dental, and Integrated Behavioral Health. We also offer supportive services such as case management, health education and benefits enrollment.

What will you do?

Provide urgent health care for individuals under the supervision of a licensed physician. Elicits detailed patient histories and conducts complete physician examinations. Reaches diagnosis independently and in consultation with a collaborating Physician, as well as other staff physicians when appropriate.

What do you need to qualify?

1. Graduate of an Accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program
2. Currently licensed in the state of Wisconsin with at least one year of clinical experience
3. Previous experience in an urgent care or emergency department is preferred.
4. Must have the patience and tact to deal with the patient population and the ability to work effectively in the urgent care environment.
5. A minimum commitment of 1 weekend/month is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity. Progressive Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law. It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their orientation. This is a mandatory requirement for Progressive Community Health Centers. The purpose is to minimize exposure to and transmission of the influenza virus in the workplace by providing occupational protection to employees and thereby preventing exposure to members of the community, which we serve.