Northeast Healthcare Recruitment
We areseeking a Locums Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant toprovide coverage across five urgent care sites in the Pittsburgh, PA area (eachwithin a 30-mile radius). Providers must be able to work independently andconfidently handle a broad range of urgent care presentations in both adult andpediatric populations.
ResponsibilitiesInclude:
- Independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with minor injuries and illnesses including:
- Cold/flu symptoms
- Rashes
- Abrasions
- Lacerations
- Sprains
- Minor burns
- Perform procedures such as:
- Suturing/wound care/I&Ds
- Splinting
- X-rays/EKG interpretation
- Blood draws and IV placements
- Refer high-acuity cases to the emergency department as needed
- Travel between sites as assigned
- Minimum 2 years of experience in urgent care or 1 year in emergency medicine
- Must be comfortable seeing patients of all ages
- Must be comfortable working independently
- Proficient with orthopedic procedures (splinting) and wound care
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Active Pennsylvania license
- Active DEA
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
- COVID Vaccination