Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Winston Salem (Full Time)

GoHealth Urgent Care; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in urgent care is seeking dedicated Advanced Practitioners to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential clinical services, including treating acute episodic conditions and performing minor procedures. You will utilize your excellent assessment skills to ensure patient safety and direct them to further care when necessary. With a commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, this organization offers a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the health of your community. If you are passionate about urgent care and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required.
• National Certification and active state medical licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Examining and treating patients with acute conditions.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and prescribing medications.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Suturing

Splinting

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree for Physician Assistants

Master's Degree for Nurse Practitioners

Tools

Diagnostic Tests

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Winston Salem (Full Time)

Job Summary

Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner) 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. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills in order to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.

Job Requirements

Education:

1. Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants
2. Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners

Work Experience:

1. 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required
2. Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting required
3. Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

1. National Certification
2. Active state medical licensure

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting
2. Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, etc.

Essential Functions:

1. Examining and treating patients
2. Taking patients’ medical histories
3. Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays
4. Making diagnoses and prescribing medications
5. Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting
6. Recording progress notes for follow-up patients
7. Educating and counseling patients
8. Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients
9. Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care
10. Each provider will work an anticipated four (4), eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care
11. All other duties as assigned

About Us

When our customers enter our award-winning centers, they find a welcoming and comfortable environment, state-of-the-art technology and caring team members that help start the healing process immediately. We offer effortless on-demand care, 365 days a year in over 250+ centers nationwide. We partner with prominent and progressive health systems to support our communities across the entire continuum of care.