Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition, including ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and disease management counseling and education to patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team within scope of practice; seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies.
• Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary.
• Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including knowledge of growth and development over the life span.

Requirements

• Active PA license(s) in state(s) of practice.
• Active PA national board certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Active DEA registration prior to hire.
• If practicing in Illinois: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire.
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant.

Skills

• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
• Proficiency with evolving technology and electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.