APRN
Company: PhysicianOne Urgent Care
Location: Medford
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Come work for one of the fastest-growing Urgent Care companies
in the Northeast, PhysicianOne Urgent Care. Founded in 2008, to
help make life easier by providing convenient and cost-effective
care, the Company currently operates a network of twenty-seven
Urgent Care centers in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts.
Were proud to be the first and only physician-owned urgent care
center in Connecticut to be certified and accredited by the Urgent
Care Association of America.We are a hard-working team that is
relentless in building a great company focused on patients,
culture, and performance. We are currently looking to add new
Advanced Practitioners to our Medical Staff.Responsibilities and
DutiesPhysical Assessment: The history, physical examination,
assessment, and plan remain the four major components of the
initial evaluation of each patient in the clinic. Each Advanced
Practitioner is responsible for the following elements:
- Obtaining history of present illness in a concise manner
- Reviewing and obtaining past medical history, social history,
family history, and review of systems
- Performing an appropriate physical examination
- Ordering and interpreting laboratory and radiologic testing
when needed
- Obtaining records and relevant data in the process of patient
evaluation
- Developing an orderly impression and differential diagnosis for
patient complaints/concerns
- Developing an orderly plan for care based on clinical
impressions and evidence-based medical guidelines
- Prescribing medications in accordance with State and Federal
laws/guidelines
- Consulting with other medical providers when appropriate
- Referring to appropriate specialists when necessary
- Stabilizing patients with high acuity medical issues, within
the capability of the clinic, and arranging for emergent transport
to the nearest emergency departmentKey Knowledge Areas: Several key
knowledge areas and disease states commonly present in the urgent
care setting. The Advanced Practitioner must have a good working
knowledge including clinical presentation, evaluation, and
treatment of the following disease states, across all age groups:
- Chest Pain & Cardiac Complaints
- Allergic Reactions
- Back Pain
- Cervical Pain
- Fractures & Sprains
- Upper Respiratory Infections
- Asthma & COPD
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Pelvic Infections
- Abscess Care
- Lacerations & Burns
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal Pain
- Headaches
- Rashes & Skin Infections
- Eye Infections & Injuries
- OtherProcedural Skills: Clinical procedure skills each Advanced
Practitioner must be qualified to perform. Basic skills include:
- Venipuncture and peripheral line placement
- Preparation and administration of subcutaneous, intravenous and
intramuscular medications
- Dressing changes and wound management
- Administration of local anesthesia
- Application of splints
- Incision and drainage of simple abscesses
- Removal of foreign bodies
- Suturing of simple wounds or lacerations
- Removal of sutures or staples
- Emergency procedures including ACLS and PALS deemed necessary
to sustain life or limb until EMS leaves the facilityDocumentation,
Coding, and Billing: All patient visits must be documented, coded
and billed appropriately per PhysicianOne Urgent Cares
guidelines.All components of the history, physical exam,
impression, and plan must be well documented in the electronic
medical record system for each patient visit. Office visits should
be completed and signed off within 72 hours of the patient
encounter. Laboratory and radiology results reviewed must be
signed, dated, and scanned into the electronic medical record
system. Phone conversations involving patient care must be
documented in the electronic medical record system.At each visit,
based on the work performed and using the electronic medical
records systems coding tool, the appropriate billing code should be
chosen for the visit. All procedures performed should be documented
with the appropriate billing codes selected.ADDITIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with all HIPAA regulations to maintain patient rights to
privacy
- Preserve each patients dignity at all times
- Understand and promote PhysicianOne Urgent Cares values, goals,
strategies, and overall vision
- Help other employees to accomplish the PhysicianOne Urgent
Cares goals
- Promote harmony, teamwork, leadership, and good
supervisory/employee relations through example
- Participate in orientation, training, and staff development
programs
- Participate in all emergency and disaster recovery plans as
directedQualifications and Skills
- Maintain the following licenses and certifications:
- State Medical License
- Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration
- Federal DEA Registration
- Current certification by a national organization as an Advanced
Practitioner
- PALS and ACLS Certification
- NRCME CertificationFull benefits including; Medical, Dental,
Vision, Life, 401K (with Match), Scrub Allowance, CME Time &
Stipend, and much more!PhysicianOne is an equal-opportunity
employer. We recognize and celebrate our inclusive work environment
and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and perspectives to
apply. At PhysicianOne, were committed to maintaining an inclusive
and transparent environment where every voice is heard and
acknowledged. The PhysicianOne team embraces our differences and
knows that our diverse culture is a strength that drives our
success.Compensation Range
- $70-85+ hourly (based on experience) Compensation details:
70-85 Hourly WagePIbf0b6f179cf7-31181-35603698
Keywords: PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Medford , APRN, Other , Medford, Massachusetts
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