APC Telehealth/Virtualist – On-Demand Urgent Care

Job Details Job at a Glance

• Degree
• Required:
• DNP,
• MSN/MSRN, or
• PA equivalent
• Position
• Type: Remote Full-Time (0.6-1.0 cFTE)
• Day and
• Nocturnist
• Positions
• Available
• Work
• Environment:
• Telehealth /
• Virtual
• Urgent
• Care (Work from home)
• Visa
• Sponsorship: No

Job Description

Advanced Practice Clinician (APC)—Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)— to join our growing Telehealth/Virtualist On-Demand Urgent Care team. This remote position supports Jefferson’s On-Demand care platform by delivering high-quality, patient-centered virtual urgent care services. Providers must reside in PA, NJ, or DE and must obtain and maintain active licensure in all three states. A valid Pennsylvania DEA is required at the start of employment. Responsibilities Assessment & Management Conduct comprehensive virtual patient evaluations including detailed histories and telehealth-appropriate physical assessments. Order and interpret diagnostic studies when clinically appropriate. Manage acute urgent care complaints, providing safe and effective treatment via telehealth modalities. Assess for risks associated with acute illness including medication effects, hydration status, worsening symptoms, and need for in‑person escalation. Diagnosis Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to diagnose acute and episodic conditions commonly treated in virtual urgent care. Develop and prioritize differential diagnoses. Recognize complications requiring escalation and coordinate referrals to in-person care when necessary. Formulation of Care Plan Establish evidence-based treatment plans tailored to virtual urgent care. Prescribe medications, diagnostics, and interventions in accordance with telehealth clinical guidelines. Modify care plans based on follow-up, evolving symptoms, or patient needs. Documentation Document all telehealth encounters in the EMR (EPIC), including assessment, plan of care, orders, and follow-up recommendations. Ensure documentation meets standards for telehealth compliance, quality, and acuity capture. Communication & Collaboration Partner with clinical leadership, support staff, and colleagues at in the greater healthcare network to maintain smooth continuity of care. Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding virtual visit expectations, treatment plans, and follow-up. Professional Practice Participate in telehealth-specific and organization training, education, and performance improvement initiatives. Maintain required CEUs, board certification, and professional memberships. Uphold Jefferson values and contribute to an innovative and expanding virtual care model. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: Master’s or Doctoral Degree (NP or PA) Family Medicine–boarded NP or PA ER or Urgent Care clinical experience. Residence in PA, NJ, or DE Active licensure (or ability to obtain) in PA, NJ, and DE Active PA DEA Preferred: Prior telehealth experience Experience with high-acuity triage, virtual workflows, and remote diagnostic decision-making Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, CME funds, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. About Jefferson Jefferson is a nationally recognized academic health system and one of the largest telehealth networks in the region. With extensive urgent care and virtual medicine infrastructure, Jefferson is committed to reimagining care delivery with technology-driven solutions.

Mission

We improve lives.

Vision

Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value.

Values

Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently, Do the Right Thing. Jefferson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including women, minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans. Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Jefferson University Physicians Primary Location Address 1025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.