What are the responsibilities and job description for the FNP/PA Urgent Care Fellowship Program position at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association?
Role Overview
This is a fellowship program designed for recent Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) graduates aspiring to start a career in urgent care. The program offers a comprehensive educational experience with mentorship, didactics, clinical rounds, and supervised shifts, preparing participants to provide high-quality urgent care services.
This is a fellowship program designed for recent Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) graduates aspiring to start a career in urgent care. The program offers a comprehensive educational experience with mentorship, didactics, clinical rounds, and supervised shifts, preparing participants to provide high-quality urgent care services.
- Responsibilities: Provide patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment within urgent care scope; order and interpret diagnostics; manage patient flow efficiently; perform minor procedures such as wound care, injections, reductions, and orthopedic applications.
- Qualifications & Skills: Valid state license and certification for NP or PA; willingness to obtain DOT and BLS certifications; patient-centric attitude, positive mindset, and eagerness to learn.
- Benefits & Opportunities: 6-month program with mentorship, didactics, clinical rounds, and proctored shifts; competitive salary; potential for full-time or part-time positions; career growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.