What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Urgent Care position at myDoc Urgent Care?
FULL TIME ROLE
About Us
myDoc Urgent Care is changing how patients think about urgent care and primary care services. With 3 clinics based in greater Philadelphia, PA (Center City, University City & Temple University), we aim to bring quality healthcare access to medically underserved communities. We have made it our mission to make health care easier by offering walk-in care, same-day visits, virtual visits & so much more!
What You’ll Be Doing
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), under the general direction of the Medical Director and Executive Director of Operations, will provide healthcare in a family practice clinical settings within their scope.
The successful candidate will / be able to:
- Obtain a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination
- Develop and implement treatment plan including, but not limited to prescribe/dispense medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws
- Able to diagnosis disease states and administer appropriate treatment
- Understand and practice within specified limits and consults with Medical Director as appropriate
- Order/perform appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests, including seek other information as needed, and consult with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness as needed
- Document assessment and treatment plan clearly and concisely in patient chart, in a timely fashion
- Prepare documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically
- Effectively conduct patient consults and communicate plan of treatment and care with patient/family to ensure patient awareness of self-management and health promotion/disease prevention.
- Recommend appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs
- Work with specified care teams for preparations for each patient office visit and the follow-up care post visit
- Maintain cooperative and respectful attitude with clinic personnel, providers, and patients to enhance continuity of care and a positive working environment
- Communicate appropriate information to other professionals and community agencies
- Ensure an appropriate discharge plan by facilitating the implementation of the discharge plan, discharge teaching and update discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient’s clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care
- Willingness and ability to utilize telehealth to treat patients
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Nursing required
- At least 1-2 years of experience practicing as an NP in an urgent care or clinic/practice environment required
- Valid PA Physician Assistant OR Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses required
- Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable New Jersey State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Courteous and compassionate bedside manner
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k
- Flexible schedule
myDoc Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical Specialty:
- Urgent Care
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
- Physician Assistant License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person