Urgent Care Provider (NP or PA) - Middletown

Community Health Center, Inc; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment

SUD Loan Repayment

Nursecorp LRP

CT SLRP

Total rewards package

Job summary

Community Health Center, Inc is seeking an Urgent Care Provider (APRN or PA) for its Middletown location in CT. The role focuses on evaluating and treating acute illnesses, preventive care, and coordinating with primary care physicians within a patient-centered medical home.

Ideal candidates are certified NPs with family specialization or certified PAs, possess CPR/BLS/AED, and are ready to join a dynamic, NHSC-friendly clinic offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited MSN program with Family Nurse Practitioner specialization or accredited PA program.
• Board certification, licensure, and professional organization memberships maintained.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED certification current.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat common acute illnesses and episodic conditions across ages.
• Provide preventive services and patient education.
• Perform diagnostic testing and coordinate follow-up with PCP.
• Document findings and care plans in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual capacity

Clear communication

Documentation accuracy

Education

MSN with Family NP

PA-C with board certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Urgent Care Provider (NP or PA) - Middletown page is loaded## Urgent Care Provider (NP or PA) - Middletownlocations: Community Health Center of Middletowntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JREQ-015127**Job Description:**Urgent Care Provider (APRN or PA) - CHC of MiddletownIf you are ready for a satisfying and rewarding career, join our team of diverse and motivated professionals at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC). CHC is one of the country's most creative and dynamic providers of primary medical, dental and mental health services to the uninsured and underinsured. CHC is building a world class primary health care system that is committed to caring for special populations, and that is focused on improving health outcomes for our patients as well as building healthy communities. We are one of the leading health-care providers in the state of Connecticut, providing comprehensive primary care services in medicine, dentistry, and behavioral health. With more than 130,000 active patients, CHC is the health care home that works to keep our patients - and our communities - healthy. We go beyond the traditional health services to bring care wherever our patients and clients are, using innovative service delivery models and state of the art technology. We use the latest treatments and technologies within the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model (PCMH) to care for our growing patient base.**This is a full time position supporting our CHC location in Middletown, CT. Join our primary care team in delivering full primary care and urgent care services in a patient centered medical home.****As a Urgent Care Provider for Community Health Center, you will:*** Assess and treat common acute and episodic illness in patients of all ages.* Provide preventative services as appropriate* Perform appropriate diagnostic waived testing as required and arrange for follow up care with PCP as indicated* Provide problem-specific education to individual and family members as appropriate* Utilize evidence based standards in formulating treatment plan, and communicate rationale for decision making with patients* Document all findings, including appropriate plan for follow up care, in electronic health record* Participate in the organization's quality improvement program**BASE COMPENSATION RANGES*** **APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse):** Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing program with a specialty as a family nurse practitioner. Maintains board certification as a family nurse practitioner. Maintains appropriate board certification, licensure, and professional organizations. Pay Range: $120,000 - $170,000\\*\\** **PA (Physician Assistant):** Graduate of an accredited Master program in the study of physician assistant. Maintains appropriate board certification, licensure, and professional organizations. Pay Range: $120,000 - $170,000\\*\\*\\*\\* This pay range represents both the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary, as well as the top hourly rate or annual full time salary for all positions which this job grade or position falls within. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.**QUALITFICATIONS AND PREFERRED SKILLS*** CHC requires as a condition of employment current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED (CPR/FPR/AED) certification. The only acceptable alternative is current American Heart Association BLS/AED for Healthcare Providers certification.* Communicates effectively with clients and staff. Documents interaction clearly and concisely in the medical record. Requires effective communication skills at all levels of interaction. Required to develop bilingual capacity as dictated by needs of the site.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Moderate physical activity level, i.e. walking, standing. Potential blood born pathogen/chemical hazard exposure.**WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS*** Hours as agreed. Clinical schedule arranged to include office hours, hospital rounds, etc. One evening office session per week. and one weekend session**Confidentiality of Information*** Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies**Organizational Summary:****We qualify for NHSC Scholars for Medical, Mental Health & Dental practitioners!**As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Community Health Center Inc. is proud to serve as an eligible practice site for clinicians participating in the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Programs and multiple HRSA loan repayment programs across Medical, BH and Dental. **Community Health Center Inc. maintains strong HPSA scores of 21 for primary medical care, 21 for mental health, and 25 for dental services**. Eligible providers who join Community Health Center Inc. may qualify for valuable financial assistance programs, including NHSC Loan Repayment, SUD Loan Repayment, Nursecorp LRP as well as the Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program (CT SLRP) - which mirrors the HRSA-administered National Health Service Corps (NHSC) program and other HRSA supported workforce incentive initiatives designed to recruit and retain healthcare professionals dedicated to community-based primary care. Our organization's mission-driven commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to underserved communities in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) aligns directly with NHSC, HRSA & CT SLRP program requirements.**Location:**Community Health Center of Middletown**City:**Middletown**State:**Connecticut**Time Type:**Full time**Compensation and Benefits:**See job descriptionAt Moses/Weitzman Health System, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive total rewards package that can include competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary based on position, work location, scheduled hours, and applicable plan terms. Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers website.