Norfolk, VirginiaVirginia Beach, VirginiaLittle Creek, Delaware
Quick overview
The Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) is responsible for providing comprehensive healthcare services, including assessments, treatments, and performing procedures in a walk-in Urgent Care setting under physician supervision. This role also requires participation in quality assurance, team activities, and maintaining professional competencies and licensure requirements.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Level Degree and hold current NP or PA State Licensure, DEA, and BLS certifications, with DOT certification expected within 30 days of employment. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting is required.
postgraduate degreeQuality AssuranceCustomer ServiceContinuing EducationRisk ManagementScheduling FlexibilityUrgent CareSituational AwarenessHealth AssessmentsEmergency CareUtilization ManagementImprovement ActivitiesPrescribing TreatmentsPerforming ProceduresOccupational Medicine ExamsImmediate Care
Job description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Urgent Care Overview: The Urgent Care APP (NP or 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.
Prescription Authority-VA staff only 14 or 16 shifts per month 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 Education Masters Level Degree (Required) NP or PA Certification/Licensure NP/PA State License (Required) DEA (Required) DOT- Department of Transportation (Required) BLS (Required) ACLS Experience minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting .
Benefits
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Benefits
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Medical
Dental
Paid Time Off
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Vision plans
Productivity Bonuses
Adoption
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Critical Illness plans
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Reimbursement for certifications
Legal Resources Plan
Annual CME Allowance
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Annual CME Allowance
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
