Advanced Practice Provider (APP)(Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered urgent care services to patients of all ages. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, procedural skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with physicians and clinical staff.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, X-rays, EKGs).
- Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, foreign body removal, and other minor procedures.
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations.
- Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
- Determine appropriate disposition (discharge, referral, emergency department transfer).
- Collaborate with supervising physicians and healthcare team members.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) - Experity.
- Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings as required.
QualificationsEducation & Certification
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ENP preferred) or Physician Assistant program.
- Current, unrestricted state license.
- DEA registration.
- Board certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent).
- Current BLS certification required.
- ACLS and PALS preferred (or required based on patient population)
- DOT Certification
Experience- Minimum 1-2 years of urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care experience preferred.
- Experience with pediatric and adult populations preferred.
- Proficiency in common urgent care procedures.
