Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant $15,000 sign on bonus (Open)
Job Summary
Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners) provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. They function in lieu of or alongside of a physician, recognizing more serious conditions and directing patients to the emergency room when necessary.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants; Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners
- Work Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or One (1) year of Urgent Care setting experience required. Two (2) years of Family Medicine experience considered.
- Licenses/Certifications: National Certification; Active state medical licensure
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting preferred
- Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting etc.
- Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required
- Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required
- Preferred: Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records; Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills; Strong communication and customer service skills
Essential Functions
- Examining and treating patients
- Taking patients’ medical histories
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays
- Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
- Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting
- Recording progress notes for follow-up patients
- Education and counseling patients
- Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients
- Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care
Company Information
We are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area. At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!
Benefits
- Market-leading Compensation And Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
- Paid CME time off plus CME budget, reimbursed professional licenses and dues
- Enhanced Tuition Assistance
- Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
- Generous Paid time off
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more
Additional Information
Sign on bonus up to $15,000 for external candidates
Bonus: Monthly (based on volumes) & Quarterly (based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics) Shift Differentials apply in addition for evening and weekends
Note: This job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.
Connect With Us
Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damaris.ruiz@gohealthuc.com to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Urgent Care.