Nurse Practitioner-Physician Assistant Sign On Bonus
About The Position
Hartford HealthCare and GoHealth Urgent Care operate urgent care centers across Connecticut. The role is for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner joining a diverse community of providers. Advanced Practitioners provide clinical services for acute episodic conditions, including sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections. Working in lieu of or alongside a physician, the practitioner assesses patients, recognizes potentially serious conditions, and directs patients to the emergency room for advanced care when needed. The position includes treating patients from 6 months of age and performing relevant office procedures. Providers are anticipated to work eight- or twelve-hour shifts assigned by an authorized GoHealth Urgent Care representative.
Requirements
- Physician Assistants must have a bachelor's degree; Nurse Practitioners must have a master's degree.
- One year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or one year of experience in an Urgent Care setting is required; two years of Family Medicine experience will be considered.
- National certification.
- Active state medical licensure.
- Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting.
- Ability to perform applicable office procedures, including suturing, splinting, and casting.
- Ability to provide preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting.
- Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
- Attentiveness and 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 and refer patients to additional care.
- Recognize more serious conditions and direct patients to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $13,500 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.
- 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 evenings and weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
