Urgent Care PA

Job description

Location:
Haverhill, MA

Haverhill is a vibrant city nestled along the Merrimack River in northeastern Massachusetts, offering a wonderful blend of historic charm and modern amenities. With easy access to Boston and the scenic New England coastline, Haverhill provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and personal fulfillment.

Facility:
This facility is part of a large, well-established healthcare network committed to delivering high-quality urgent care services to the communities it serves. With a team of more than 35,000 dedicated healthcare professionals, the organization fosters a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment where every staff member is valued and empowered to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioner / Advance Practice Provider / Physician Assistant

Job Details:

• Full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) position within an Urgent Care clinic setting
• Practice under the general direction of a collaborating primary care physician
• Provide preventative patient care in addition to assessing acute and chronic patient illnesses
• Perform thorough physical examinations while obtaining complete patient histories
• Maintain patient records and relevant statistics by documenting patient information and care provided
• Evaluate and interpret data to ascertain preliminary diagnoses and make therapeutic plan recommendations
• Administer medications and injections in compliance with state law and employer guidelines
• Obtain specimens for lab analysis and schedule and prepare patients for diagnostic testing
• Provide instructions to patients, families, and care providers regarding required medications and serve as a care advocate
• Plan and provide treatment programs and seek consultation or referral as necessary
• Must be comfortable practicing in a fast-paced urgent care setting with the ability to function autonomously in the care of challenging patients
• Some formal training in suturing is preferred
• Experience in urgent care or emergency care is ideal but not required
• Graduate of a Master's in Nursing program or a Physician Assistant program required
• Must hold current NP or PA certification and license to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• DEA and MCSR required
• Influenza vaccination required as a condition of employment