Physician Assistant - Acute Care, Physician Assistant - Urgent Care, Nurse Practitioner - Urgent ...

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Urgent & Acute Care

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in Urgent and Acute Care settings, where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes and community health. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to handle diverse cases and collaborate with a dedicated support team, ensuring high-quality care for adults and pediatrics alike. If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, efficient care in a fast-paced environment, this position is ideal for your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive urgent and acute care to adult and pediatric patients aged 6 months and older, including minor procedures such as I&D, lac repairs, and ear irrigations.
• Manage high patient volumes efficiently while maintaining excellent clinical standards and compassionate interaction.
• Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients utilizing EMR systems, primarily Epic, with necessary training.
• Adhere to all credentialing, licensure, and certification requirements, including Board Certification, PA Cert, Family NP Cert, BLS, and DEA registration.
• Collaborate with offsite supervising physicians and onsite support staff to deliver seamless healthcare services.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient encounters and procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 12 months of urgent care or primary care experience with adult and pediatric patients.
• Strong proficiency in Epic EMR system.
• Excellent communication and soft skills to connect effectively with patients, families, and support staff.
• Ability to work independently as the sole provider at times, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to perform minor procedures confidently and efficiently.
• Valid license and certifications as specified (Board Certification, PA Cert, Family NP Cert, BLS, NC DEA).

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with high-volume patient care settings.
• Multilingual abilities or additional certifications.
• Experience working within community-based or outpatient clinics.
• Familiarity with multiple EMR systems beyond Epic.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Completed graduate-level education in Physician Assistant Studies or Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least 12 months of recent clinical experience in urgent or acute care environments.
• Board-certified in respective field (PA or NP) with current licensure and certifications.

Other Requirements:

• Availability to participate in mandatory training sessions, including scheduled EMR and onboarding training.
• Willingness to support multiple location assignments within a 60-mile radius.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment without supervision.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no travel reimbursement provided, only mileage.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters professional development. If you meet the qualifications and are committed to delivering high-quality care, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your healthcare career.

Hourly pay rate: $1.00

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife