APP - Specialty Practice- Velocity Care Lexington
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The job in short
Urgent care nurse practitioner or physician assistant providing acute care.
Details
- Found
- 25 d ago · posted 2026-10-04
- Location as listed
- Lexington, Virginia, United States
- Role
- Nurse Practitioner
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Summary
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) opportunity within a fast-paced urgent care setting providing high-quality acute care for patients of all ages. Providers manage a broad range of conditions, including upper respiratory infections, minor fractures, lacerations, and other non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
This role offers a mix of scheduled visits and walk-in patients. Clinics operate daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling options including 12-, 10-, and 8-hour shifts. Providers may work at multiple local sites and may have opportunities to participate in telemedicine services.
A structured orientation and training program is provided. Prior emergency medicine or urgent care experience is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
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Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries
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Perform physical examinations and develop appropriate treatment plans
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Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging studies
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Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations
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Perform minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
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Provide patient education and discharge instructions
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Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical record systems
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Participate in quality improvement and team initiatives
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Experience:
None required; urgent care or emergency medicine experience preferred
Licensure/Certification:
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Current Licensed Nurse Practitioner (LNP) or Physician Assistant license
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Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (if applicable to NP)
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DEA license
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AHA BLS-HCP certification required
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Advanced Life Support certification preferred
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Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations
Other Requirements:
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Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare providers
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
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