Urgent Care Provider (NP/PA) - Full Time

NPHire; Dodge City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NPHire in Dodge City, Kansas is seeking a healthcare professional responsible for providing primary and episodic care to patients. This position involves performing physical exams, interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree, must maintain a current license, and preferably have some experience. Candidates should also be familiar with medical regulations and possess strong PC skills. This role requires handling a fast-paced environment and managing various healthcare duties.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a current license.
• Nurse Practitioners must be board-certified.
• State and federal licensure requirements including DEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, and vaccinations.
• Manage communications for recruiting, training, and trade events.

Skills

Understanding of medical coding and billing

Knowledge of state and federal regulations

Competent with PC applications

Supervisory skills

Education

Medical degree, Nurse Practitioner degree, or Physician Assistant degree

Job description

Position Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a safety-sensitive position.

• Performs complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent, emergent, and non-urgent presentations.
• 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, 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.
• Manages communications for events such as recruiting, training, and trade events, as needed.
• Provides medical orders, medical direction, medical care services, consultation, supervision of healthcare staff, and chart review.
• Available through direct telecommunication for consultation, assistance with medical emergencies, or patient referral.
• Manages special projects and duties as assigned.

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.

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. Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Ability to escort or transport patient by wheelchair or stretcher. Ability to lift 15-20 pounds.