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

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. Per diem employees must be available to work 3 days in every 28‑day block including 1 weekend shift. Education Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners Work Experience One (1) year of full‑time experience in Emergency Medicine or one (1) year of urgent‑care setting experience required. Licenses / Certifications National Certification Active state medical licensure Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Work experience in an urgent‑care or emergency‑room setting preferred Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting, etc. Preliminary reads on EKGs and X‑rays required Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford Healthcare Corporation