Urgent Care Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on‑demand consumer‑centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area. At Hartford HealthCare‑GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first—by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market‑leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team! Per diem requires commitment of 2 shifts/month. Job Summary Urgent 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 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 Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience 2-5 years of post‑residency clinical experience required Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred Required Licenses/Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure Additional 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 skills Essential Functions 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 assigned Connect With Us Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, View email address on click.appcast.io to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care. #J-18808-Ljbffr GoHealth Urgent Care