True North Urgent Care
Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP)
Traverse City, MI
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Traverse City, MI
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Full time
True North Urgent Care is an independent locally owned and operated urgent care clinic that strives to provide an exceptional patient experience with every interaction. We are seeking a highly motivated Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner that functions as an independent healthcare provider to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise with previous Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine experience.
About True North Urgent Care
Description
True North Urgent Care is seeking dynamic and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our team. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and community, and we are looking for team members who share our values of teamwork, dedication, accountability, and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to assess and treat acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies.
- Triage and manage patients efficiently to minimize wait times.
- Utilize electronic medical record systems to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Perform minor surgical procedures, such as wound closure and abscess drainage.
- Manage daily tasks, patient callbacks, and lab results.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, including prescribing medications and referrals to specialists.
- Conduct school/sports physicals, DOT exams, and pre-employment evaluations.
- Maintain a professional and empathetic demeanor with patients and their families.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce costs.
Qualifications:
- Physician Assistant: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, AAPA certification, Michigan PA licensure, 2 years of experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.
- Nurse Practitioner: MSN or DNP from an accredited program, Michigan RN licensure, ANCC or AANP certification, 2 years of experience in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.