Urgent Care Provider - NP or PA - Full Time

Integrity Care Group; Liberal (KS); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Integrity Care Group seeks a clinician to deliver primary and episodic care following established standards. The role includes exam, testing, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.

Responsibilities include charting, coordinating referrals, and telecommunication support for emergencies. A valid medical license with BLS is required; DEA, state/federal licensure, and board certification for NPs are expected where applicable.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a valid license; board certification for NPs.
• DEA licensure required for practice.
• BLS certification must be current.

Aufgaben

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments for urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests; analyzes diagnostic images.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medications, vaccines, and other care.
• Notates findings and treatment plans in patient charts; ensure timely closures.

Kenntnisse

Staff supervision

Medical coding

Regulatory knowledge

Ausbildung

Medical degree/NP/PA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet

Email

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentation.
• Selects, orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Performs procedures including laceration repair, and orthopedics and provides referrals to medical specialists.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notates findings and treatment course in patient chart including follow-up notes. Locks and closes out charts within 24-48 hours.
• Manage communications for events, such as recruiting events, training events, and trade events, as needed.
• The Physician provides medical orders, medical direction; medical care services, consultation, supervision of the healthcare staff, and chart review. The Physician is also available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree from an accredited university.
• Licenses/Certification:
• Must obtain and maintain a current license. Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
• State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.
• Must obtain and maintain a current certification in BLS.
• Experience:
• 1 year is preferred but not required.
• Skills:
• Understanding of medical coding and billing.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations including OSHA, HIPAA, blood-borne pathogens, and others.
• Competent with common PC applications including Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate new and current provider staff.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations and interruptions.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Occasional pressure due to a fast-paced environment.
• The position may require lifting, carrying, or pushing equipment or patients.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
• May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Able to handle emergency or crisis situations.
• Will be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.
• Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher
• Frequently: Sitting, walking, standing.
• Occasionally: Bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting, carrying, pushing, traveling.
• Ability to lift 15-20 pounds