Overview

Our Client, an established urgent care center in Medford, Massachusetts, is seeking a Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to join their team full-time.

Salary Range: $70-$85 per hour + BONUS (extra $10-$25/hr) + Benefits + Other Perks

Responsibilities Assesses patient needs within an urgent care and primary care setting Appropriately triages patients to differentiate the patient needs Evaluates patients in a timely manner, putting patient care above clerical duties Performs a thorough history and physical exam on each patient Creates an individualized, evidence-based plan of care Appropriately consults the supervising or back-up physician Effectively manages private, occupational medicine, and workers’ compensation patients Follows evidence-based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies Uses evidence-based resources (i.e. Up to Date) for treatment options Orders and prescribes appropriate medications based upon best practice standards Appropriately consults and refers to specialist Performs procedures including, but not limited to, local anesthesia, digital blocks, wound management and closure, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, manages orthopedic appliances, & initial fracture management. Complies with current rules and regulations by the governing bodies of state for Educates patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan Approaches the vocation of health care as an opportunity for lifelong learning Completes training requirements, including CME requirements for specialty Serves as a resource in educating other staff members

Basic Qualifications Actively certified by the Medical Board and able to see all patients across the lifespan Licensed provider in the state of practice Does not have an encumbered license Ability to work well independently, evaluating and managing patients Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment Friendly and customer-service oriented Able to work well in team environment DOT certification or the ability to be certified within 90 days of employment