Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Per Diem
GoHealth Urgent Care · Killingly, CT · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants, Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners
- Work Experience: 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required, Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting, Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred
- Licenses/Certifications: National Certification, Active state medical licensure
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
- Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients
- Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care
Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
- Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc.
- Strong communication and customer service skills