Physician Assistant

UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care, LLC; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Central Indiana seeks a Physician Assistant to provide a broad range of clinical services in urgent care settings. You will treat acute episodic conditions and work independently or with a physician, using your clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat patients.

The role emphasizes performing physical exams, ordering tests, diagnosing conditions, and educating patients. Requirements include a Master’s degree in PA and NCCPA certification, with experience in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• NCCPA Certification required.
• Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and review patient histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Diagnose conditions and prescribe treatments.
• Perform minor procedures (suturing, splinting, casting).
• Document encounters and treatment plans in the EMR.
• Educate and counsel patients on care and prevention.
• Administer vaccinations and refer to specialists as needed.
• Work scheduled shifts as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Suturing

Splinting

Urgent care procedures

EKG interpretation

X-ray interpretation

Clinical assessment

Independent work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient engagement

Education

Master’s degree in PA

NCCPA Certification

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel.

Physician Assistant – Urgent Care

Location: Central Indiana

About Us

Community Health Network , one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, a consumer-centric on-demand care company, have partnered to deliver high-quality urgent care across the Central Indiana region.

At Community Health-GoHealth Urgent Care , we place the needs of our patients first—providing an effortless experience, a welcoming culture of care, and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

About the Role

As a Physician Assistant (PA) , you will provide a broad range of clinical services to patients of all ages. You’ll treat acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections. You’ll work independently or alongside a physician, using your clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, while recognizing when to escape care to emergency services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct physical exams and review patient medical histories
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
• Diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications
• Perform minor procedures including suturing, splinting, and casting
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR
• Educate and counsel patients on care and prevention
• Administer vaccinations and refer patients to specialists as needed
• Work scheduled shifts of hours as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as a licensed NP or PA in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting (required)
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (required)
• Comfortable performing minor procedures including suturing, casting, and splinting (required)
• Proficient in preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays (required)

Physician Assistants:

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program (required)
• NCCPA Certification (required)

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in urgent care procedures (e.g., suturing, splinting)
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attentive listening and patient engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
• Multilingual communication skills
• Familiarity with telemedicine platforms
• Basic understanding of medical billing and coding

Note: This job description is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities.

All qualified persons are granted an equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, medical condition, family care leave status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status. The company will comply with all fair employment laws in each of the jurisdictions where we conduct business.

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