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