Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Per Diem

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. We would love for you to become a member of our team!   Per diem requires   commitment   of 2 shifts/month.    We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have 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 of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skills   in order 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 but not limited to 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   Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that   comprise   the means of   accomplishing   the job’s purpose and   objectives . Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.   Following   are the essential functions of the job.   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 which will be assigned by an authorized representative of   GoHealth   Urgent Care   All other duties as assigned   Connect with us:     Have   questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter,   [email protected]   to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare- GoHealth   Urgent Care.    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 .     Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!  If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!