Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Full-time

To qualify for the Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position at GoHealth Urgent Care, candidates are required to have at least one year of full-time experience in an urgent care or emergency medicine setting. Experience treating patients aged 6 months and older is essential, and applicants should be comfortable performing minor procedures such as sutures and splints, as well as reading EKGs and X-rays.

At GoHealth Urgent Care, the schedule for the Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role can be flexible, with full-time and weekend shifts available. The Forest Hills center operates from 8 am to 12 am, seven days a week, providing ample opportunity for providers to tailor their work schedules to fit their lifestyle and commitments.

GoHealth Urgent Care has partnered with Northwell Health, which enhances our capabilities significantly. This partnership allows us to offer an integrated healthcare experience, ensuring patients receive high-quality care through access to advanced technology and resources that go beyond traditional urgent care services.

As an Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at GoHealth Urgent Care, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K plan, daily volume bonuses, paid time off, and a generous CME allowance. Additionally, you'll have the potential for quarterly bonuses based on patient satisfaction and performance.

As an Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at GoHealth Urgent Care, you will have the opportunity to treat a diverse patient demographic. We cater to a wide range of age groups, from infants to seniors, allowing you to apply your skills in various clinical situations and make a real impact in the community.

Yes! At GoHealth Urgent Care, we place a strong emphasis on professional development. New Urgent Care Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners benefit from a supportive mentoring program that ensures you have the guidance needed to thrive in your role while providing exceptional patient care.

GoHealth Urgent Care firmly believes that patient satisfaction is paramount. We utilize cutting-edge patient access tools, such as online registration and appointments, and consistently monitor patient feedback to improve our services. Our clinical performance and patient satisfaction scores play a crucial role in our compensation models, encouraging staff to maintain high standards of care.

When answering this question, delve into your clinical background, highlighting specific situations relevant to urgent care. Discuss your hands-on experiences, types of procedures you have performed, and the range of patients you’ve treated, reinforcing your capability to handle diverse cases.

In response to this question, share concrete examples from your experience where you've successfully navigated high-pressure situations. Emphasize your ability to remain calm, prioritize patient care, and collaborate with your team effectively to manage workflow efficiently even when it gets busy.

Discuss a range of communication strategies you employ to engage with patients. Highlight your skills in active listening, empathy, and clearly explaining diagnosis and treatment options while ensuring the patient feels heard and understood.

Share your commitment to culturally competent care by providing examples of how you tailor your communication and treatment to meet the unique needs of different patients. Highlight any language skills or cultural training that enhances your interactions with diverse populations.

Identify key factors such as empathy, thorough assessments, patient education, and follow-up care. Support your answer with specific anecdotes demonstrating how these elements play a role in your daily practice.

Provide a specific case that illustrates your clinical skills, decision-making, and ability to work under pressure. Focus on your contribution to the patient's care, how you collaborated with your team, and the positive outcome or lessons learned.

Discuss your commitment to lifelong learning through attending workshops, reading relevant literature, and participating in professional organizations. Mention any specific certifications or courses you have taken that are pertinent to urgent care.

Explain your perspective on the integration of technology, such as electronic health records and telemedicine, in enhancing patient care. Support your answer with examples of technology you've utilized effectively in patient interactions and care processes.

Emphasize the importance of teamwork and effective communication among multidisciplinary groups. Provide examples of situations where collaboration with nursing staff, lab techs, or other healthcare professionals has led to better patient outcomes.

Reflect on the fulfilling aspects of the role, such as making a tangible difference in patients' lives and the variety of cases you encounter. Personal stories about patient interactions that had a significant impact on you can enrich your response.