Physician Assistant - Nurse Practitioner

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.

Qualifications

Education & 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.