Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Join our growing team at Local MD Urgent Care! We’re expanding rapidly across Illinois and Indiana and are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants who prioritize patient care, excel in communication, value teamwork, and are eager to advance their careers with us.
At Local MD Urgent Care our Nurse Practitioners are responsible for giving outstanding care to our patients, maintaining patient records, initial scheduling, testing process/procedures, urgent patient needs and follow-up with patients as required.
Competencies:
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Performs initial patient screenings/physical examinations/creates assessments plans
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Addresses urgent care needs of the patients as needed
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Orders, interprets, and analyzes diagnostic tests and determines the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options
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Prescribes and manage medications and treatments as appropriate, including but not limited to psycho pharmacological agents
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Delivers quality care while maintaining all company metrics pertaining to appropriate
documentation. Coding, HEDIS measure, engagement of patients and managing medical expense
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Qualifications:
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Experience in urgent cares, family practice, geriatrics, hospice care, palliative care, hospital, ICU, SICU, ER
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Minimum Master's Degree in Nursing
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1 year of NP experience
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Valid nurse practitioner or physician assistant license/Board Certification
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NPI# as an NP
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BLS/ACLS
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Valid DL, Auto Insurance, willingness to drive to patients homes/patient location
Benefits:
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Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Short Term Disability
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EAP
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401k
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Paid Time Off
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Medical Specialties:
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Critical & Intensive Care
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Geriatrics
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Hospital Medicine
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Urgent Care
Physical Setting:
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Urgent care center
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Schedule:
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8-12 hour shift
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Day shift
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License/Certification:
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Certified Nurse Practitioner (Preferred)
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Certified Physician Assistant
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Pay Rate:
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Starting at $60 / hour
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Job Types: PRN, Full-time
Expected Hours: 40 – 50 per week​
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Weekly schedule:
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Monday to Friday
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Rotating weekends
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Ability to commute/relocate:
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Homewood, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
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Nurse Practitioner: 1 year (Required)
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License/Certification:
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PA-C (Preferred)
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Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)
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Shift Availability:
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Day Shift (Required)