Physician Assistant Urgent Care

Job Description

This position is for a certified Nurse Practitioner or a licensed Physician Assistant. It is a provider position. It is not for a nursing, medical assistant or any other medical office employee. Full time may be available.

We are currently seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team! You will focus on providing high quality patient care as part of a healthcare team. We are not looking for medical assistants or technicians at this time.

Responsibilities:

Perform medical procedures as necessary. Procedures we perform include laceration repair and abcess drainage

Prescribe medications and treatments

Assess patient health through interviews and physical examinations

Communicate information to patients regarding diagnosis and treatment goals

Maintain patient medical records

Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

Qualifications:

Previous experience as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner in an emergency department or urgent care center. One year minimum.

Advanced knowledge of treatment and drug interactions

Ability to build rapport with patients

Strong attention to detail

Strong leadership qualitiesCompany Description

The highest staff retention in the Hudson Valley. FirstCare Medical Center is a family-owned private medical center with an urgent care, family practice, physical therapy and a MediSpa. It has been described as "one of the most beautiful medical centers in the country." FirstCare treats staff and patients with respect and a hotel style of customer service. With a 4.4 Google rating, FirstCare has one of the most satisfied customer bases in New York.