Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)

TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track•Tarpon Springs, FL

14d•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. A few highlights of what we offer: Health benefits (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability), 401k, PTO, mileage program for travel, CME allowance, and development and training opportunities. Position will stay open until vacancy is successfully filled.

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
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
This position operates on-site in a professional medical environment
Consistent use of technology platforms throughout shift to complete assigned work tasks
Frequent use of working on a computer to complete assigned work tasks
Ability to lift and move up to 10 lbs, as needed for the position, and ability to sustain intermittent walking within the clinic setting for up to a 12-hour work shift.
13 shifts per month
Approximately 36 hours per week
Work week to include Sunday through Saturday with weekend and evening hours
Flexibility to work at clinic locations within a home region, and ability to occasionally travel between clinic locations depending upon patient volume and clinic needs.
As part of the hiring process credentialing, background, drug screen, references will need to be successfully completed.

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