Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track • Wesley Chapel, FL

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary:Our Mission: To create exceptional patient experiences.The TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs detailed histories and physical exams and partners with patients to create appropriate, evidence-based, medical treatment plans. Additionally, the APP collaborates with the supervising Physicians, Medical Directors, and Clinical Management team on patient cases when appropriate.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Associate, required
• Current BLS, required
• Current certification with the NRCME to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) exams, required

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate, strongly preferred
• Clinical experience in an emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting, strongly preferred
• DEA license with no restrictions, preferred
• New graduates with significant procedural skills/experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based, episodic care to patients based on current guidelines – independently and in collaboration with other medical providers – following standards and protocols set by TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track
• Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocols
• Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as needed
• Partners with patients to determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
• Safely prescribes and/or dispenses medications
• Documents medical information of patients and reviews patients' histories at each visit
• Evaluates response to treatments and medications
• Consults, collaborates, and refers with other physician(s) when appropriate
• Counsels' patients and performs patient education
• Performs minor procedures, i.e., laceration repair, incision and drainage, minor foreign body removal, etc. within the limitations outlined in the company protocols
• Manages pediatric (3 months +) and adult patients for both acute and chronic conditions
• Actively maintains knowledge of current medical research and trends
• Provides administrative support or cross-coverage for reviewing laboratory tests, results, and prescription clarifications when needed
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Completes scheduled trainings as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees