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Job Detail
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Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Urgent Care – Full-Time -
Req:
2026-0301 -
Location:
Swamp Road -
Department:
DH Physician Urgent Care -
Schedule:
Days, Evenings and Weekends – Varies
Job Description:
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PURPOSE OF JOB: To perform, under the responsibility and supervision of the Urgent Care Physician on duty, diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, for patients of all ages, allowing the Urgent Care Physician to extend his/her services.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Take a medical history and perform a thorough medical exam.
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Order diagnostic tests as necessary..
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Prescribe treatment, refer appropriately for follow up care, and educate the patient on self-care at home.
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In conjunction with the Urgent Care Physician, recognize more serious medical conditions, and direct the patient to the Emergency Department for care.
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Provide, as much as possible, a pleasant and efficient urgent care experience for the patient
Job Qualifications:
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education:
If PA: 1. Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required
2. Current Physician Assistant licensure in Pennsylvania
3. NCCPA certified
4. Prescriptive authority determined by supervising physician- (newly hired has 30 days to obtain)
5. CPR, PALS, ACLS
If NP: 1. Masters of Nursing degree from an accredited institution required
2. Current Pennsylvania licensure required:
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Prescriptive Authority
3. Board certified NP or board eligible NP
4. CPR, PALS, ACLS