Physician Assistant Float

GoHealth Urgent Care

$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year of experience as a licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in urgent care or emergency medicine setting.
  • Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations.
  • Comfortable performing minor procedures like suturing, casting, and splinting.
  • Proficient in preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays.
  • Master’s degree from an accredited PA program required.
  • NCCPA Certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical exams and review patient medical histories.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
  • Diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications.
  • Perform minor procedures including suturing, splinting, and casting.
  • Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR.
  • Educate and counsel patients on care and prevention.
  • Administer vaccinations and refer patients to specialists as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible shift scheduling to accommodate diverse lifestyles.
  • Focused on community-oriented care with a broad patient demographic.
  • Supportive work environment fostering clinical independence.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and training.
Full Job Description

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Physician Assistant Float – Urgent Care

Location: Central Indiana

About the Role

As a Physician Assistant (PA)- Float, you will provide a broad range of clinical services to patients of all ages. You’ll treat acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections. You’ll work independently or alongside a physician, using your clinical expertise to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, while recognizing when to escalate care to emergency services.

Essential Responsibilities
  • Conduct physical exams and review patient medical histories

  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging

  • Diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications

  • Perform minor procedures including suturing, splinting, and casting

  • Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR

  • Educate and counsel patients on care and prevention

  • Administer vaccinations and refer patients to specialists as needed

  • Work scheduled shifts of hours as assigned

  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as a licensed NP or PA in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting (required)

  • Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (required)

  • Comfortable performing minor procedures including suturing, casting, and splinting (required)

  • Proficient in preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays (required)

Physician Assistants:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited PA program (required)

  • NCCPA Certification (required)

Required Skills & Abilities
  • Proficiency in urgent care procedures (e.g., suturing, splinting)

  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Attentive listening and patient engagement

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

  • Multilingual communication skills

  • Familiarity with telemedicine platforms

  • Basic understanding of medical billing and coding

Note:This job description is not inclusive of all duties and responsibilities.

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