Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care•Springfield, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is seeking caring and experienced Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to provide medical care in Springfield, Tennessee. The role provides care to patients of all ages with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, the clinician assesses and treats patients, provides education, and helps ensure a high standard of care and service. The position includes primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals, and workers’ compensation services, along with clinical procedures and support for clinic operations, quality, education, and patient satisfaction. The work environment may involve fast-paced and high-stress conditions, long and variable hours, changing locations, and frequent contact with others. Full-time team members work a rotating 36–40-hour-per-week schedule consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every other weekend. PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled as needed. Full-time benefits include competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision options, retirement savings plans, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time off. PRN benefits include a 401(k) plan with company contribution, no-cost office visits and discounts on some billable services, malpractice coverage, and access to UpToDate. Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is an affiliate of Urgent Team. Its walk-in centers offer services for injuries and illnesses, occupational health, and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week and are designated Accredited Care Centers by the Urgent Care Association.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Active state license as an APRN or PA.
Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) board certification.
Current DEA license or eligibility to obtain one upon hire.
Current DOT certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide exemplary customer service to patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Provide convenient, friendly patient care to people seeking health-related services.
Provide leadership, direction, and assistance during emergencies while reassuring patients.
Assess, treat, manage, and follow up with clinic patients, including for primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals, and workers’ compensation.
Perform medical procedures, including laceration repairs, nail removal, Pap tests, injections, splinting, and abscess incision and drainage.
Establish and monitor an appropriate level of care for clinic patients.
Oversee, direct, and support on-site laboratory services, X-rays, injections, and collections for direct access services, if applicable.
Maintain clinical core competency.
Work with Center Leadership and other staff to ensure operations follow medical policy and professional standards.
Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice, quality of care, and patient satisfaction.
Participate in and assist with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, nurses, and other personnel employed by or associated with the company.
Recommend potential growth and development opportunities for new or existing Center services.
Ensure compliance with licensing, certification, and accrediting bodies.
Participate in developing and presenting education programs for staff.
Represent the company and clinic at internal and external meetings or events as reasonably required.
Guide other medical staff, including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants, to support quality professional services and patient satisfaction.