Advanced Practice Provider – Urgent Care (Full-Time)

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Acclaim Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Urgent Care team in Fort Worth, Texas. The full-time position is based in a high-volume urgent care center and serves a diverse patient population in Tarrant County. Providers work collaboratively with physicians and other advanced practice providers and use the Epic electronic medical record system. Shifts are daytime, primarily 12 hours, with no overnight coverage. The urgent care center operates seven days per week.

The provider evaluates and treats acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other urgent healthcare needs within their scope of practice. The role includes obtaining histories, conducting examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans, performing procedures within established training and privileges, coordinating referrals or transfers, and educating patients and families. Providers document care, follow clinical and safety standards, collaborate with the care team, and participate in quality improvement, peer review, departmental, and educational activities as appropriate.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, with a current, unrestricted Texas APRN license and appropriate national board certification; or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program, with a current, unrestricted Texas Physician Assistant license and national board certification.
• Current, unrestricted Texas APRN or Physician Assistant license.
• Current national board certification appropriate to the provider’s role and patient population.
• Valid, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and treatment skills for acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Ability to independently manage patient encounters within scope of practice and recognize when physician consultation or a higher level of care is necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently manage patient care in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation and appropriate medical billing practices.
• Professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide care to a diverse patient population.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of postgraduate experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in an urgent care or emergency department setting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, and other urgent healthcare needs within the provider’s scope of practice.
• Obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform clinical procedures consistent with training, competency, clinical privileges, and scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, including referrals, transfers, and escalation of care.
• Provide evidence-based, compassionate care focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and timely access to services.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and preventive health measures.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines, organizational policies, and JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health quality and patient safety standards.
• Maintain a collaborative environment with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental activities to support quality care and operational efficiency.
• Support academic and educational initiatives as appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base annual salary of $124,200–$151,800, based on experience and qualifications, with additional earning potential through a productivity incentive program.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and professional development support.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost to the provider.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level