Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Per Diem

GoHealth Urgent Care; Lisbon (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider is seeking experienced Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners) in Connecticut. Candidates must have 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience and be committed to working per diem. Responsibilities include examining patients, prescribing medications, and treating minor injuries. An active state medical license and appropriate national certification are required, along with a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Examining and treating patients.
• Taking patients’ medical histories.
• Making diagnoses and prescribing medications.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X-rays.
• Educating and counseling patients.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Education

Bachelor's Degree for Physician Assistants

Master's Degree for Nurse Practitioners

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer‑centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare‑GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first – by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care, and seamless integration with market‑leading health systems and our communities.

Per diem requires commitment of 2 shifts/month.

Seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners with urgent care or emergency room experience, treating both adult and pediatric patients, to join our welcoming and diverse community of providers in the surrounding region.

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 a physician, it is essential to have excellent assessment skills to recognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants
• Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners

Work Experience

• 2‑5 years of post‑residency clinical experience required
• Minimum 18 months experience in applicable practice setting
• Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred

Required Licenses / Certifications

• National Certification
• Active state medical licensure

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting
• Applicable office procedures including suturing, splinting, etc.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

• Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Essential Functions

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

Note: this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.