Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant Sign On Bonus

GoHealth Urgent Care - UCSF Health•Hartford, CT

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare and GoHealth Urgent Care are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join their urgent care provider team in the Connecticut area. The role provides clinical services for acute episodic conditions, including sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections. Practitioners work in place of or alongside a physician and must recognize more serious conditions and refer patients for emergency care when needed. The position treats adult and pediatric patients, including patients aged six months and older. Providers are scheduled for anticipated eight- or twelve-hour shifts assigned by an authorized GoHealth Urgent Care representative. A $13,500 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates.

Requirements

Physician Assistants must have a bachelor's degree; Nurse Practitioners must have a master's degree.
National certification and active state medical licensure are required.
One year of full-time Emergency Medicine experience or one year of Urgent Care experience is required; two years of Family Medicine experience will be considered.
Experience treating patients aged six months and older in an acute care setting is required.
Applicable office procedure skills, including suturing, splinting, and casting, are required.
Ability to perform preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays is required.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Ability to be attentive and demonstrate strong listening skills.
Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Examine and treat patients.
Take patients’ medical histories.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and X-rays.
Make diagnoses and prescribe medications.
Treat minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting.
Record progress notes for follow-up patients.
Educate and counsel patients.
Order and/or carry out therapy with patients.
Give vaccinations.
Refer patients to additional care, including emergency care when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$13,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) matching.
Paid CME time off and a CME budget.
Reimbursement for professional licenses and dues.
Enhanced tuition assistance.
Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a focus on mental health.
Generous paid time off.
Discounts on services, products, and optional coverages, including movie tickets, pet insurance, and travel.
Monthly bonuses based on volumes and quarterly bonuses based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics.
Shift differentials for evening and weekend shifts.