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Job description
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Hartford HealthCare and GoHealth Urgent Care operate urgent care centers across the Connecticut area, placing the needs of patients first.
Job Summary
Urgent care Advanced Practitioners (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) provide a wide variety of clinical services including the treatment of acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu‑like symptoms, cuts, sprains and minor infections. They function in lieu of or alongside a physician and must possess excellent assessment skills to recognize more serious conditions and direct patients to the emergency room when necessary. Per Diem employees must be available to work 3 days in every 28‑day block, including 1 weekend shift.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required for Physician Assistants
Master’s Degree required for Nurse Practitioners
Work Experience
One (1) year of full‑time experience in Emergency Medicine or in an Urgent Care setting required.
Required Licenses / Certifications
National Certification
Active state medical licensure
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Work experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Room setting preferred.
Applicable office procedures including but not limited to suturing, splinting, and casting.
Preliminary reads on EKGs and X‑rays required.
Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Preferred
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Ability to be attentive with strong listening skills.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Essential Functions
Examining and treating patients.
Taking patients’ medical histories.
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and X‑rays.
Making diagnoses and prescribing medications.
Treating minor injuries that may require sutures, splints, or casting.
Recording progress notes for follow‑up patients.
Educating and counseling patients.
Ordering and/or carrying out therapy with patients.
Giving vaccinations, and referring patients to additional care.
Each provider will work an anticipated eight (8) or twelve (12) hour shift, assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care.
All other duties as assigned.
Connect With Us
Have questions or need more information? Apply below or reach out to our Provider Recruiter, to start a conversation about your future with Hartford Healthcare‑GoHealth Urgent Care. Note: This job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.
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