Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Urgent Care Physician Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, efficient urgent care services to diverse patient populations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care, all while adhering to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and compassion. If you thrive in a proactive setting and are passionate about making a positive impact on patient outcomes, this role is your next exciting career move!
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments including physical examinations, vital signs, and medical history intake to determine urgent care needs.
- Perform diagnostic evaluations utilizing EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems such as Practicesuite to document findings accurately and efficiently.
- Manage acute pain and minor injuries by administering injections, suturing wounds, and providing necessary treatments following aseptic techniques.
- Interpret diagnostic tests including radiology reports, laboratory results, and imaging studies to inform clinical decisions.
- Prescribe medications in accordance with DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) regulations while ensuring proper medication administration and documentation.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals across disciplines to develop comprehensive discharge plans, follow-up care instructions, and patient education strategies.
- Participate in clinical research or clinical trials related to urgent care practices to support continuous improvement and evidence-based medicine.
Requirements
- Valid Physician Assistant license with current certification to practice in an urgent care setting.
- Demonstrated experience in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, or urgent care environments with proficiency in triage and acute care management.
- Strong familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with telehealth platforms is a plus.
- Knowledge of CPT coding (Current Procedural Terminology), ICD-10/ICD-9 coding for accurate documentation and billing purposes.
- Critical care experience including airway management, ventilator support, and critical response procedures preferred.
- Skilled in performing procedures such as suturing, phlebotomy, spinal taps, NG tube placement, and other medical interventions.
- Excellent client communication skills coupled with a solid understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and physiology fundamentals.
Join us in delivering exceptional urgent care that emphasizes swift diagnosis, effective treatment plans, and compassionate patient interactions! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training opportunities while fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery. All roles are paid positions that value your expertise and dedication—be part of our vibrant team today!
Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Urgent Care Experience as a licensed PA
Work Location: In person
