Job Description

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, andGoHealthUrgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company,areoperatingurgent care centers across the Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealthUrgent 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 requirescommitmentof 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

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,sprainsand minor infections. Functioning in lieu of or alongside of a physician, it is essential for an urgent care Advanced Practitioner to have excellent assessment skillsin order torecognize more serious conditions and direct the patient to the emergency room for advanced care when necessary.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degreerequiredfor Physician Assistants

• Master's Degree requiredfor Nurse Practitioners

Work Experience

• 2-5 years of post-residency clinical experience required

• Minimum18 monthsexperience in applicable practice setting

• Adult and pediatric practice experience strongly preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• National Certification

• Active state medical licensure

Additional Knowledge,Skillsand 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 communicationand customer service skills

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities thatcomprisethe means ofaccomplishingthe job’s purpose andobjectives 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.Followingare 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 toadditionalcare

• Each provider will workan anticipatedfour (4), eight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative ofGoHealthUrgent Care

• All other duties as assigned

Connect with us:

Havequestions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, Damarius.Ruiz@gohealthuc.comto start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare-GoHealthUrgent Care.

Note this is not inclusive of all the duties of the positionYou may be asked by leaders to perform other dutiesManagement reserves the right to revise this position description at any time

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