NP-PA-Urgent Care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved Physician Assistant program required.
• Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants within one year of hire required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing required for Nurse Practitioners.
• Current MA or RI R.N. registration required.
• Over 3 months of relevant experience required.
• NP MA Nursing License for expanded role practice required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of patient care duties under the direction of a Physician or Office Manager.
• Take patient histories and conduct physical exams.
• Review past medical records and complete electronic health records.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies.
• Explain diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients and families.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Review and interpret results of studies to ensure quality patient care.

Benefits

• Modified full-time schedule with 36 hours per week.
• Day/evening shifts with weekend and holiday rotation.
• Opportunity to work across multiple urgent care locations in Dartmouth, MA.
• Supportive team environment within Southcoast Physicians Group.