Locum Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Coverage Details

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Duration

Immediately, contingent upon credentialing; initial term of 3 months with a potential extension.

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Work Environment

Outpatient clinic setting.

*Shift Configuration:

5 days a week, 8-hour shifts, inclusive of alternating weekends; hours are from 14:00 to 22:00.

Clinical Responsibilities

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• Primary focus on urgent care and same-day visits.
• Procedures include management of common ailments (flu, cold), minor surgical procedures (suturing, I&D, toenail removals), and interpretive skills for x-rays and imaging.
• Candidates should possess emergency medicine experience, as they will handle higher acuity cases such as patients presenting with dizziness, chest pain, and cardiac considerations. The ability to manage imaging and lab requests is essential.
• Experience with a diverse patient demographic is required, particularly with pediatric and multigenerational care.

Call Schedule

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• There is no on-call requirement.

Patient Volume

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• Anticipated patient throughput is approximately 4 patients per hour, primarily in the Fast Track area, which typically involves lower acuity cases.

Staffing Structure

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• The shift will include Medical Assistants (MAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and physicians available for consultation.

Documentation System

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• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system utilized: EPIC (Health Connect).

Compensation

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• Payment structure is hourly and all-inclusive.

Credentialing Process:**

• Expected timeline for credentialing is around 90 days from application submission.

*Required Certifications:

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• Must be Board Certified, possess a DEA/Furnishing license, and hold BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Licensure Requirements:**

• Active California medical license is mandatory.