APP - Velocity Urgent Care - Chimney Hill (Flex/PRN)
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Overview
Velocity Urgent Care (In Partnership with Sentara) is seeking an experienced FLEX APP (NP or PA) to join their team in Virginia Beach, VA. Seeking an APP with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting. All Velocity APPs thrive from working in a fast-paced, growing and supportive team environment.
Additional Details:
- Only a 2 shift per month minimum requirement
- Scheduling Flexibility
- 8 or 12-Hour Shifts (depending on day of week)
- Productivity Bonuses
- Comprehensive Benefits & Retirement Package
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- CME Allowance
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
- Must be DOT certified before starting
We have our sights set on becoming the #1 urgent care provider in Virginia and our future is bright with continuous growth and development opportunities. Join us and help us accomplish our mission of improving health every day!
Job Summary
The Urgent Care Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and/or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara Medical Group (SMG). Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing/providing treatments/interventions, performing occupational medicine regulatory exams, and performing procedures in a walk-in Urgent Care center. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician(s) (collaborative agreement). The PA is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in member of the team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.
Requires flexibility in schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays and 12 hour shifts. Requires flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations at the direction of administration. Must be able to work independently, under direct or indirect supervision. Must have astute situational awareness and the ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service. The PA maintains continuing education credits as prescribed by licensing body and SMG and maintains prescriptive authority; acquires special clinical competencies as required by the group; participates in quality assurance and utilization management activities; and assists with risk management functions. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) --- not required at time of offer, but expectation to complete within 30 days of employment.
Qualifications:
Two years of experience as a provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting. Knowledge of advanced medical terminology. Knowledge of basic ER, internal medicine, generalist, occupational medicine, and family practice procedures.
MLD - Master's Level Degree: Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Authorization to Prescribe License - Certification - Other/National
Authorization to Prescribe License - Certification - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate - Certification - US Department of Justice (DOJ)
Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Physician Assistant License (PA) - State License - North Carolina Medical Board (NC)
Physician Assistant License (PA) - State License - Other/National
Physician Assistant License (PA) - State License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina
Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Skills:
Communication, Critical Thinking, Speaking
Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
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