Urgent Care Provider NP/PA - Full Time

Description

Position Summary

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant) to join our team of healthcare professionals. As an Advanced Practice Provider, you will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to patients in a fast-paced urgent care setting. We are looking for a compassionate and knowledgeable individual with great attention for detail and an ability to work well under pressure. If you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy helping others, we encourage you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation. Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings. Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients. Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury. Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists. Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients. Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours. Manage communications for events, such as recruiting events, training events, and trade events, as needed. The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review. The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral. Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

Education: Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university. Licenses/Certification: Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified. State and federal licensure requirements including DEA. Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.

Experience

1 year is preferred but not required.

Skills

Understanding of medical coding and billing. Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others. Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office. Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.