Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
GoHealth Urgent Care
Joint-venture urgent care platform with systems
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Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent 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!
We are seeking experienced Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners who have urgent care, emergency room experience, or high acute family medicine 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,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.
Per Diem Hourly Rate: $90
Per Diem employes must be available to work 2 days in every 28 days block including 1 weekend shift. 3 days of availability to be provided.
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degreerequiredfor Physician Assistants
Master's Degreerequiredfor Nurse Practitioners
Work Experience
One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or One (1) year of Urgent Care setting experiencerequired.
Required Licenses/Certifications
National Certification
Active state medical licensure
Additional Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities
Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting preferred
Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, casting etc.
Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-raysrequired.
Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care settingrequired.
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 anticipatedeight (8) or twelve (12) hours per shift which will be assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care
All other duties as assigned
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Joint-venture urgent care platform with systems
GoHealth Urgent Care builds a network of urgent care centers through joint venture partnerships with established health systems to provide on-demand, walk-in medical care. It combines physical clinics with a digital front door, offering omnichannel access via virtual visits, online check-in, and real-time wait times, along with on-site services such as X-rays, labs, vaccinations, and physicals. The platform uses data analytics and AI to optimize location strategy and operations while delivering a seamless patient journey akin to ordering a ride. What sets GoHealth apart is its integration with health system partners, leveraging their clinical expertise and community presence to extend reach, improve access, and reduce costs. Its goal is to lower costs, enhance access to quality care, and improve patient experience by acting as the accessible entry point to the broader healthcare ecosystem for the communities it serves.
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