Advanced Practice Clinician - Urgent Care - CASUAL

LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL•Osceola, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) provides comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation and treatment for patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health needs in the Urgent Care setting. The APC practices independently within the scope of licensure while collaborating closely with Emergency Department physicians, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, mental health, and other support services. The APC serves as an integral member of OMC's integrated Emergency Department/Urgent Care team, promoting efficient patient flow, timely medical decision-making, and high-quality patient-centered care. The APC is expected to recognize patients requiring Emergency Department evaluation, initiate appropriate workups, stabilize patients when indicated, and facilitate seamless transitions of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Successful completion of the applicable national certification examination and current board certification (or board eligibility if a new graduate) through the appropriate certifying body (NCCPA for Physician Assistants or AANP/ANCC for Nurse Practitioners).
Current Minnesota and Wisconsin PA or APRN license in good standing.
Current DEA registration
Current BLS and ACLS certification required
DOT Medical Examiner certification required or obtained within six months of hire.
Credentialed and privileged to perform approved procedures.

Nice To Haves

PALS and ATLS preferred.
Minimum one year of Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Family Medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
Perform DOT physicals, pre-placement examinations, workers' compensation evaluations, and other occupational medicine services.
Order, interpret, and act upon laboratory studies, imaging, and point-of-care testing.
Perform approved procedures including laceration repair, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, nail procedures, foreign body removal, and other credentialed procedures.
Recognize patients requiring Emergency Department evaluation and coordinate transfer of care.
Initiate stabilization and diagnostic workups prior to ED transfer when appropriate.
Collaborate with ED clinicians during periods of high volume to support patient throughput and safe care.
Provide patient education, discharge instructions, return precautions, and follow-up recommendations.
Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and continuing education.
Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, participate in continuing medical education, and complete mandatory education timely.