Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner plays a vital role in providing high-quality patient care in an urgent care and/or occupational health setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluating and treating patients in accordance with clinical best practices.
• Providing compassionate and respectful patient care consistent with NextCare services, values, and mission statement.
• Treating all patients who present to the clinic appropriately and discussing the treatment plan with the patient to ensure there is a clear understanding of the next steps.
• Documenting care utilizing the electronic documentation system.
• Taking personal responsibility for accurately coding and billing for care rendered.
• Delivering exemplary care and acting in a legal and ethical manner.
• Maintaining clinical productivity consistent with peers and industry standards for a similar setting.
• Following up on patient care as indicated.

About the Role:

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner supports the organization by providing exceptional patient care, thereby creating valuable relationships within the community to contribute to the continued success of NextCare.

Essential Requirements:

• Active and unrestricted medical license.
• Active D.E.A. NCCPA certification for a Physician Assistant or ANCC/AANP certification for a Nurse Practitioner.
• Nurse Practitioners must be permitted to treat all age groups, from infant to geriatric, as per their board specialty.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or Master's of Nursing degree in Nurse Practitioner studies.
• Active BLS Certification.
• Must be comfortable with all age groups.
• EHR proficient.
• DOT Certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with initial x-ray interpretation prior to over-read from the Radiologist.
• Suturing.
• Previous experience in an urgent care, ER fast-track, or full-service walk-in medical clinic.