Telehealth Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

As a WellNow Provider, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to improving the delivery of quality healthcare to our Virtual Urgent Care patients while being part of a medical community in which you are supported in your growth as a medical professional. As a reflection of our continued growth, we are seeking a full-time, seasonal, Telehealth provider that is licensed in New York for WellNow Virtual Care! Onboarding will occur in October, and telehealth coverage will last from November 1 - January 31. Salary:

• Qualified NP/PA hourly rate is $60/hour

As an NP or PA, you’ll succeed by: Outstanding Patient Care and Medical Knowledge

• Assesses patient needs within a telemedicine care setting
• Appropriately triages patients to differentiate the patient needs
• Evaluates patients in a timely manner, putting patient care above clerical duties
• Performs a thorough history and physical exam on each patient
• Creates an individualized, evidence-based plan of care
• Appropriately consults the on-call WellNow physician and on-call radiologist
• Effectively manages payers across the spectrum of services provided at a site
• Follows evidence-based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies
• Uses evidence-based resources for treatment options
• Orders and prescribes appropriate medications
• Appropriately consults and refers to primary care and specialty physicians
• Performs procedures appropriate type of services provided at the standard of care
• Educates patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan
• Maintains patient confidentiality

Continuous Practice-Based Learning

• Completes CME requirements for specialty
• Attends peer review and education update meetings
• Serves as a resource in educating other staff members

Superior Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Treats every patient professionally and compassionately
• Communicates with clinical staff regarding patient condition and plan of care
• Does not discuss details of business with patients
• Does not label patients
• Takes concerns to management instead of discussing with staff

Professionalism

• Arrives to work on time
• Adheres to the dress code described in the Employee Handbook
• Limits personal conversations with staff
• Continues to see patients during scheduled time

Attention to System-Based Practice

• Maintains patient records for clinic use, medical record use, and billing use
• Completes charts within 3 days of shift
• Ensures all diagnostic tests that are not complete at the time of care are reviewed and appropriately followed-up
• Attends meetings
• Participates in special projects as they arise

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1+ years of emergency medicine/urgent care experience, telemedicine experience, or family practice experience, which includes the ability to manage adult and pediatric patients.
• Ideal candidate will have experience working in both a fast track and main emergency department setting
• Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently evaluating and managing patients, and serve as a leader of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly and customer service oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program or an accredited university.

Required License or Certification:

• Provider must be willing to obtain multiple state licenses as directed by WellNow
• Provider must have NY state license at time of employment