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Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Fast Pace Urgent Care Center · Elkin, NC · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

In a manner consistent and supportive of our values, the Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality health care within Fast Pace Health’s scope of services while achieving optimum patient satisfaction. The Provider must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, adapt to new technologies and protocols in a quickly evolving practice setting, and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment. They are responsible for providing outstanding patient service within the clinic and through various virtual communication channels while maintaining a compassionate and welcoming atmosphere.

Fast Pace Health is a growing company offering support, mentoring, and opportunities to grow clinical competencies. We work as a dynamic team to surpass business goals by ensuring patients receive the best care possible in a positive environment. As a Fast Pace Health employee, you will have the opportunity to participate in community events and outreach programs, including seasonal parades, book drives, festivals, trunk-or-treating, fun runs, and more. We celebrate holidays with dress-up days and potlucks, fostering a family-first community culture.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality care in both clinic and telehealth settings while meeting patient volume goals.
  • Lead clinic staff (e.g., X-Ray Technologists, Nurses, Front Office Specialists) in delivering excellent patient care and provide guidance to ensure quality professional services.
  • Perform responsibilities included in the SCRIBE job description.
  • Review patients’ medical history, symptoms, allergies, and current medications, and ask situation-specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses.
  • Actively engage with clinical leadership and escalate concerns to management to ensure strong patient care and adherence to company values.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of patient charts and forward them as appropriate.
  • Implement clinical and telehealth protocols as outlined by the CMO and supervising physicians.
  • Analyze and interpret patients’ histories, symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
  • Deliver excellent patient care through in-patient and virtual diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations with attention to patient-centric care, safety, cost, and accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, guidelines, and requirements, including HIPAA and health information management issues.
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced, autonomous environment within both in-patient clinic and virtual settings.
  • Manage a queue of telehealth patients in a timely fashion to ensure proper follow-up.
  • Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and educate patients on continued treatment and care for acute and chronic conditions.
  • Attest to and follow clinical practice guidelines set by the Office of Medical Affairs.
  • Attend mandatory monthly meetings with supervising physicians and E/M training.
  • Perform responsibilities within standard NP/PA protocols.
  • Complete all mandatory compliance training to meet and exceed continued quality of care standards.
  • Adhere to the company’s core values of teamwork, communication, empowerment, quality of care, and friendliness.
  • Recommend improvements to clinic and telehealth leadership to enhance patient experience and care.
  • Communicate regularly with the team to support excellent patient care.
  • Welcome and onboard new employees, including facilitating introductions, clinic tours, and process overviews.
  • Assist new employees with learning activities, job shadowing, demonstration, and coaching.
  • Maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees to foster a positive work atmosphere.
  • Perform the physical, cognitive, and environmental functions of the position as specified in the physical demands.
  • Comply with company standards of operations and promote a respectful culture of confidentiality.
  • Consult with patients through virtual communication channels.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) and/or master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MMS).
  • At least 1–2 years of experience as a provider in a relevant practice, such as Urgent Care, Occupational Medical Facility, ER, Trauma Unit, or Family Medical Practice (strongly preferred).
  • Current, active, and verifiable license and DEA in good standing with the proper regulatory agency. DEA required for all providers; if limited by years of practice under state law, DEA must be obtained within 120 days of meeting the minimum requirements.
  • Ability to treat patients of all ages and meet any credentialing requirements.
  • DOT certification required within 120 days of employment for full-time and part-time providers.
  • Experience working as a Telehealth Clinician (preferred).

Experience Levels

  • Level 1: New graduate with up to 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
  • Level 2: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over 1 year and less than 5 years of experience.
  • Level 3: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over 5 years and less than 10 years of experience.
  • Level 4: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with over 10 years of experience.

Schedule

  • PRN Employees: Required to work a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
  • Full-Time Employees: Required to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.

Ancillary Providers may be required to be on call periodically throughout the year.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Holiday pay and PTO.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Work-life balance support.

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