Urgent Care Physician Assistant Overview • The Urgent Care Physician Assistant provides exceptional patient-focused care under the supervision of a physician. • Manage patients across various settings, including office, hospital, and emergency departments. • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery. • Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient management plans. • Provide patient education on therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, and emotional well-being. • Assist in surgical procedures, including first assist roles and perioperative care. • Mentor less experienced physician assistants, enhancing team expertise and efficiency. • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and maintain a patient-centered approach. Urgent Care Physician Assistant Key Responsibilities & Duties • Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and compile detailed patient medical histories. • Administer diagnostic tests and interpret results to identify deviations from normal. • Perform therapeutic procedures such as suturing, wound care, and infection management. • Develop and document patient management plans, ensuring continuity of care. • Provide perioperative and postoperative care, including patient education and discharge planning. • Collaborate with supervising physicians on performance improvement initiatives. • Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring seamless patient transitions. • Mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Urgent Care Physician Assistant Job Requirements • Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA accredited program. • Minimum three years of experience as a physician assistant, preferably in urgent care or emergency settings. • California Physician Assistant License, National Provider Identifier, and Basic Life Support certification required. • Advanced certification in specialty areas preferred for enhanced clinical expertise. • Competency in performing department-specific tasks and procedures. • Ability to work collaboratively in a labor-management partnership environment. • Strong commitment to delivering patient-centered care and maintaining high clinical standards. • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required.