Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care•Willimantic, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare, a leading healthcare provider, and GoHealth Urgent Care, a consumer-centric care company, are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners for their urgent care centers in the Connecticut area. The role involves providing clinical services for acute episodic conditions, recognizing serious conditions, and directing patients to emergency care when necessary. The company emphasizes an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture, and seamless integration with health systems and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants
Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners
One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or One (1) year of Urgent Care setting experience required.
National Certification
Active state medical licensure
Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting etc.
Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required.
Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide a wide variety of clinical services including treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections.
Recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.
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.