- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Urgent Care Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will help people needing immediate medical attention get the best possible care from the moment they walk through our doors until they are on the path to recovery, so they can get back to living their lives.
Every day you will be deeply involved in every step of a patient's acute care journey, whether assessing new complaints, performing urgent procedures, or managing sudden illness. You will be expected to evaluate patients efficiently, order and interpret diagnostic tests, perform minor procedures, manage acute care needs, and explain treatment plans clearly to patients and their families, acting as their main guide and supporter.
To be successful in this role, you must be a skilled and caring provider who loves working in a fast-paced team, strives for excellent clinical outcomes, and truly cares about patients.
- Provide in-person patient care for a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries during scheduled clinic hours.
- Provide coverage for urgent patient assessments and diagnostic interpretations as needed.
- Conduct thorough physical examinations, patient education, and point-of-care management.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team regarding treatment plans and progress.
Job Requirements
Required
- Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Active Physician Assistant (PA) license or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the State of Colorado
- Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner board certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
- Prescriptive Authority (RXN) or Provisional Prescriptive Authority (RXN-P) in Colorado, if applicable for role with associated articulated plan.
Where You’ll Work
CommonSpirit Urgent Care Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, provides walk-in urgent care services to children and adults with non-life threatening illnesses and injuries. Our expert staff is ready to care for you in the case that you need care for an illness off hours or when you are unable to see your primary care provider.