UltaCare Medical
Nurse Practitioner/Physician assistant
Woodlawn, Virginia•Full-time
$120,000 - $140,000 annually
$120,000 - $140,000 annually
About the Job
We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic urgent care team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, acute episodic care to patients of all ages, ranging from infants to geriatrics. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical decision-making skills, and is comfortable working independently or in a collaborative team model.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
- Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, suturing, incision and drainage, and splinting.
- Diagnostics: Order/interpret laboratory tests and EKGs.
- Prescriptions: Prescribe medications and treatments utilizing appropriate prescriptive authority.
- Patient Flow: Maintain efficient room-to-room times while ensuring comprehensive documentation in the EMR.
- Triage: Identify emergent medical issues and safely coordinate transfers to emergency departments when required.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master’s program or Physician Assistant program.
- Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice in the state.
- Certifications: Current national board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
- Credentials: Active DEA license, state controlled substance registration, and NPI number.
- Life Support: Current BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS preferred).
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.
- Demographics: Comfort treating pediatric patients down to 6 months of age.
- Occupational Health: Certification as an FMCSA Medical Examiner (DOT physicals) is highly desirable.
Benefits:
- Fulltime employees receive 100% Company-paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and plans available to add your dependents.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Fulltime benefits also include 401(K) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, CME reimbursement.