Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care

. Provide clinical services and treat acute episodic conditions, including sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeEllington • Connecticut • United StatesJunior💰 $13,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing clinical services for acute episodic conditions, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients across all ages. Proficient in performing office procedures such as suturing and splinting, with a strong focus on patient education and communication.

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Experienced Physician AssistantNurse PractitionerEmergency Medicine ExperienceNational CertificationActive State Medical Licensure

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosis and TreatmentSuturingSplintingCastingOrdering Diagnostic TestsInterpreting EKGsInterpreting X-raysVaccination AdministrationElectronic Medical Records

Soft Skills

Strong Listening SkillsStrong Communication SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Industry Keywords

Urgent CareAcute Care SettingFamily MedicinePediatric PatientsAdult Patients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical services and treat acute episodic conditions, including sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections
Assess patients and recognize serious conditions requiring referral to the emergency room
Float within 30 miles of the home center
Examine and treat patients
Take patients' medical histories
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and X-rays
Make diagnoses and prescribe medications
Treat minor injuries requiring sutures, splints, or casting
Record progress notes for follow-up patients
Educate and counsel patients
Order and/or carry out therapy with patients
Give vaccinations and refer patients to additional care
Work anticipated eight- or twelve-hour shifts assigned by an authorized representative of GoHealth Urgent Care
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Urgent care, emergency room, or high acute family medicine experience treating both adult and pediatric patients
Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants
Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners
One (1) year of full-time experience in an Emergency Medicine setting required; 2 years of Family Medicine experience will be considered
National Certification
Active state medical licensure
Applicable office procedures, including suturing, splinting, and casting
Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required
Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
Strong listening skills
Strong communication and customer service skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
Paid CME time off plus CME budget
Reimbursed professional licenses and dues
Enhanced Tuition Assistance
Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a strong focus on promoting mental health
Generous Paid time off
Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more
Monthly bonus based on volumes
Quarterly bonus based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics
Shift differentials for evening and weekends
$13,500 sign-on bonus, dependent on FTE for external hires