Experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Urgent Care

Full Job Description

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic Urgent Care team. In this vital role, you will deliver prompt, comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced outpatient setting. Your expertise will help ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and patient education, contributing to improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your broad clinical skills, including acute care management, triage, and medical documentation, in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in urgent healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews to determine urgent care needs.
• Provide immediate treatment for common illnesses and injuries such as lacerations requiring suturing, minor fractures, sprains, and acute pain management.
• Administer injections and medications accurately while adhering to safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Epic or eClinicalWorks; order and interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies like sonography or medical imaging.
• Manage patient flow efficiently by triaging incoming cases, prioritizing care based on severity, and coordinating with specialists when necessary.
• Document all patient encounters thoroughly in medical records, ensuring compliance with CPT coding standards and ICD-10/ICD-9 coding requirements.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medication administration, preventive care strategies including nutrition and health coaching, and follow-up procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current state certification.
• Demonstrated experience in urgent care or emergency medicine environments with proficiency in acute care procedures such as IV infusion, venipuncture, catheterization, and sterile processing techniques.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation methods relevant to outpatient urgent care settings.
• Experience working with EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Athenahealth; familiarity with CPT coding, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and utilization review processes.
• Competence in performing procedures such as suturing, dermal fillers (nice-to-have), spinal taps (nice-to-have), and basic life support certification required.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations including Level I Trauma Center or Level II Trauma Center experience preferred; familiarity with hospital medicine or inpatient settings is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education across diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, assisted living residents, or individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, HIPAA compliance standards, and telehealth technology for remote consultations is desirable. Join us in delivering exceptional urgent care services where your skills make a real difference! We value energetic professionals committed to compassionate patient care who thrive in collaborative teams dedicated to health excellence across all age groups and clinical conditions.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person