NP/PA Urgent Care, Leland, NC-3 day work week!

Wilmington Health Urgent Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is a comprehensive multi-specialty medical group with both primary and specialty care providers. Our integrated care model enables patients to experience a comprehensive and coordinated approach to their care. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Our Leland Urgent Care team is seeing an experienced PA/NP to join our team. The ideal candidate will enjoy the fast-pace of Urgent Care, 3 shifts per week from 800a-800p as well as every-other weekend. This exciting opportunity includes fulltime benefits plus so much more.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients. Reviews patient records.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.
• Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
• Administers injections, immunizations and oral medications. Sutures wounds. Prepares written prescription orders for drugs and controlled substances.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention. Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
• Assists physicians by recording patient progress notes, issues diagnostic orders, and transcribes orders.
• Providers both in-patient and tele-healthcare, as warranted.
• Performs independent evaluations and treatment procedures in emergency situations.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Qualifications:

Required: Education: Graduation from an accredited PA or NP program.

Experience: 1 year of related advanced care practitioner experience.

Wilmington Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to treating everyone equally and with respect regardless of race, age, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran's status, sexual preference, disability, genetic information or any other class protected under state or federal law.

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand - Required? - Frequency

Standing - Continuously

Sitting - Continuously

Walking - Continuously

Kneeling/Crouching

Lifting - Rarely

Preferred: 2 years clinical experience