What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at WellNow Urgent Care?
At WellNow Urgent Care, we strive to create an environment that fosters meaningful work and opportunities for growth. We invest in our team members, starting with our Providers, by offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including numerous continuing education options.
We have over 150 locations across multiple markets, providing the opportunity for team members to transfer facilities and expand their career horizons. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our patients' care, and we are dedicated to adding talented healthcare professionals to our team.
Urgent Care Fellowship Program
The Urgent Care Fellowship program is a minimum 9-month continuing specialty rotation designed to provide enhanced clinical experience in the field of Urgent Care Medicine. Fellows will benefit from one-on-one preceptorship with experienced Urgent Care Clinical Faculty, hands-on patient care, and ongoing lectures guided by a provided didactic curriculum.
Mission, Goals, and Strengths
The mission of the fellowship program is to equip fellows with comprehensive cognitive and clinical education, enabling them to become competent, proficient, and professional urgent care providers. The goals and objectives of the urgent care fellowship program focus on training fellows to:
- Become proficient in WellNow's core competencies
- Position themselves for success in fast-paced Urgent Care environments
Responsibilities
Fellows will work collaboratively with Urgent Care teams under the mentorship of experienced NPs/PAs to provide care for patients in our sites, including:
- Examining, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages with acute illnesses and injuries or exacerbations of chronic disease
- Ordering evidence-based testing, prescribing medications, and referring to outside specialists as required
- Providing occupational medicine services, including DOT exams and the treatment of Worker's Compensation injuries
- Performing pre-participation physicals for camps, sports, and employment
- Maintaining patient charts accurately and comprehensively
- Documenting patient information in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Minimum Education and Experience
To be eligible, applicants must have:
- Successful completion of an accredited approved PA or FNP program
- Physician Assistants must have active board certification with NCCPA
- Family Nurse Practitioners must have active board certification with AANP or ANCC
- Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state where applying
- Demonstrated clinical competence, superior verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal effectiveness, customer relation skills, computer competence, and an active desire to learn
This is an exciting opportunity to gain substantial skills, knowledge, and competencies required in the field of Urgent Care and for the PA/NP discipline, which continues to be one of the fastest growing career opportunities in the job market.
