Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Urgent Team Walk-in Urgent Care•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huntsville Hospital Urgent Care is seeking caring and experienced Family Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to provide patient care in Madison, Alabama. The role provides medical care to patients of all ages with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, the clinician diagnoses and treats patients and provides education while maintaining high standards of care and service. The position includes medical assessment, treatment, management, and follow-up for primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals, and workers’ compensation. It also involves performing clinical procedures, supporting clinic operations and quality initiatives, maintaining clinical competency, and guiding other medical staff. The work environment may involve fast-paced, high-stress conditions, long and variable hours, changing locations, and frequent contact with others. Full-time team members work a rotating schedule of 36–40 hours per week, including 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other-weekend work. PRN team members are scheduled as needed. The clinic is located in Madison, Alabama.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Active state license as an APRN or Physician Assistant.
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 convenient, friendly patient care to all patients seeking health-related services.
Provide leadership, direction, and assistance during emergencies while reassuring patients.
Assess, treat, manage, and follow up with clinic patients in 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 staff to ensure operations align with 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.
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.