Job Summary: Our Mission: To create exceptional patient experiences. The TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs detailed histories and physical exams and partners with patients to create appropriate, evidence-based, medical treatment plans. Additionally, the APP collaborates with the supervising Physicians, Medical Directors, and Clinical Management team on patient cases when appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Provides evidence-based, episodic care to patient based on current guidelines - independently and in collaboration with other medical providers - following standards and protocols set by TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track
- Works within a defined scope of practice and under the authority of supervising physician(s) or by specific protocols
- Functions independently to perform age-appropriate history and physical examinations
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as needed
- Partners with patients to determine, plan, and initiate appropriate treatment, and adjust treatment if necessary
- Safely prescribes and/or dispenses medications
- Documents medical information of patients and reviews patients' histories at each visit
- Evaluates response to treatments and medications
- Consults, collaborates, and refers with other physician(s) when appropriate
- Counsels' patients and performs patient education
- Performs minor procedures, i.e., laceration repair, incision and drainage, minor foreign body removal, etc. within the limitations outlined in the company protocols
- Manages pediatric (3 months +) and adult patients for both acute and chronic conditions
- Actively maintains knowledge of current medical research and trends
- Provides administrative support or cross-coverage for reviewing laboratory tests, results, and prescription clarifications when needed
- Completes other duties as assigned
- Completes scheduled trainings as assigned
Requirements
Education and Qualifications Requirements:- Current state licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Associate
- Current BLS
- Current certification with the NRCME to perform Department of Transportation (DOT) exams
- Two years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate, strongly preferred
- Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting, strongly preferred
- DEA license with no restrictions, preferred
- New graduates with significant procedural skills/experience will be considered
Work Environment:- This position operates on-site in a professional medical environment
- Consistent use of technology platforms throughout shift to complete assigned work tasks
- Frequent use of working on a computer to complete assigned work tasks
- Ability to lift and move up to 20 lbs., and ability to sustain intermittent walking within the clinic setting for up to a 12-hour work shift.
Work Schedule:- 13 shifts per month
- Approximately 36 hours per week
- Work week to include Sunday through Saturday with weekend and evening hours
- Flexibility to work at clinic locations within a home region, and ability to occasionally travel between clinic locations depending upon patient volume and clinic needs.
