Urgent Care Provider - NP or PA - Full Time

Integrity Care Group•Liberal, KS

About The Position

This position provides primary and episodic care to patients in accordance with accepted standards and protocols. The provider evaluates patients with urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations, orders and interprets diagnostic tests and images, diagnoses conditions, and provides or prescribes treatment. The role includes performing procedures such as laceration repair and orthopedic care, referring patients to medical specialists, and discussing procedures, test results, and treatment plans with patients. Patient findings, treatment courses, and follow-up must be documented in charts, which are to be locked and closed within 24–48 hours. The position may also involve communications for recruiting, training, and trade events, as well as special projects and other assigned duties. The Physician provides medical orders and direction, patient care services, consultation, healthcare staff supervision, and chart review, and is available by direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral. This is a safety-sensitive position. Work may involve exposure to patient-related elements, infectious or contagious diseases, unpredictable situations, interruptions, and occasional irregular hours or pressure in a fast-paced environment. The position may require wearing protective equipment, handling emergency situations, escorting or transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, and lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Requirements

Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
Must obtain and maintain a current license; Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
Must meet state and federal licensure requirements, including DEA requirements.
Must obtain and maintain current BLS certification.
Understanding of medical coding and billing.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and blood-borne pathogen requirements.
Competence with common PC applications, including the Internet, email, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance.
Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations and escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
Ability to lift 15–20 pounds.
Must be able to wear protective equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform complete physical examinations and patient assessments for urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
Select, order, perform, and interpret tests; analyze diagnostic images to assess patient conditions and supplement physical findings.
Analyze test reports and findings to diagnose patients.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
Perform procedures, including laceration repair and orthopedic care, and refer patients to medical specialists.
Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
Document findings, treatment courses, and follow-up notes in patient charts; lock and close charts within 24–48 hours.
Manage communications for recruiting, training, and trade events as needed.
Provide medical orders and direction, medical care services, consultation, healthcare staff supervision, and chart review.
Remain available by direct telecommunication for consultation, medical emergency assistance, or patient referral.
Manage special projects and other assigned duties.
Supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.