Physician Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care

$90K — $110K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year minimum experience as a licensed NP or PA in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting
  • Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations
  • Comfortable performing minor procedures such as suturing and casting
  • Proficient in preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays
  • Master's degree from an accredited PA program
  • NCCPA Certification required

Responsibilities

  • Conduct physical exams and review patient medical histories
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
  • Diagnose conditions and prescribe 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

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Opportunity to treat a diverse patient population
  • Potential for professional growth and development
  • Independently manage patient care responsibilities
  • Be part of a collaborative healthcare team
Full Job Description
Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Location: Central Indiana

About the Role

As a Physician Assistant (PA), 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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