Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Provides primary and urgent care to patients following accepted standards and protocols.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform complete physical exams and assessments of patients including urgent and non-urgent presentation.
• Select, order, perform and interpret tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient condition and augment physical findings.
• Analyze reports and findings of tests to diagnose patients.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury.
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, orthopedics and provide referrals to medical specialists.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results and prescribed treatments with patients.
• Notate findings and treatment course in patient electronic chart including follow-up notes.
• Perform physicals—including sports, DOT, non-DOT, pre-employment and annuals.
• Evaluate patients for workers’ compensation injuries, coordinating with employer/clients to balance the needs of the patient and requirements of the employer.
• Oversee mid-level providers working independently at clinics within the region, when necessary.

Key Requirements:

• 2+ years clinical experience providing patient care as PA, NP or Staff Physician. Preference for ABMS Board certification in internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine.
• 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 as well as comfortable with EMR applications.
• Understanding and experience with occupational health practices, including CME qualification, drug testing protocols, employment physicals, and OSHA guideline.

CRH Healthcare provides a professional work environment, a strong clinical support organization and a competitive compensation and benefits package.