Advanced Practice Provider - Urgent Care Clinic - PRN

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare through clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and accepted standards of practice. The APP collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to promote quality care, patient safety, and positive health outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Assess patients by obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, and reviewing diagnostic tests and laboratory results.

  
  


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  Develop diagnoses and individualized treatment plans, including medication management and appropriate follow-up care.

  
  


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  Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic results.

  
  


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  Document patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and other clinical activities accurately in the electronic medical record.

  
  


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  Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and preventive care.

  
  


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  Assist physicians with clinical procedures as needed and within the scope of practice.

  
  


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  Coordinate referrals to specialists, healthcare facilities, and community resources to support continuity of care.

  
  


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  Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective patient care.

  
  


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  Maintain professional competency, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable clinical standards and organizational policies.

  
  

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

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  Current Physician Assistant (PA-C) certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

  
  


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  Three years of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine experience preferred.

  
  


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  Current BLS certification upon hire, maintained through the organization’s RQI process.

  
  


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  Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority, as applicable.

  
  


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  Current state licensure and credentials required for practice.

  
  


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  Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient management skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Athena EMR, Microsoft Outlook, computer applications, and clinical documentation for coding and billing.

  
  


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  Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  
  


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  Ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential patient, financial, and personnel information.

  
  

Professional Expectations

The APP is expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgment, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to patient-centered care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to support quality improvement, operational efficiency, and positive patient outcomes.