What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urgent Care Physician Assistant - Full Time position at Newark 24/7 Urgent Care?
Seeking full-time Physician Assistants to join our multi-provider clinical team. This is an on-site position in Newark, Delaware, with no overnight shift requirement.
Clinicians evaluate and treat a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries in an advanced urgent care setting. Responsibilities include performing focused histories and physical examinations, developing differential diagnoses and treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, performing common urgent care procedures, providing patient education, and determining appropriate disposition and follow-up.
Clinicians have access to extensive in-house resources, including X-ray, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), EKG, point-of-care Chem 8 and troponin testing, as well as an experienced clinical support team. The average clinical volume is approximately 2–3 patients per hour.
Scheduling Expectations:
Typical shifts are 4, 8 or 12 hours, with no overnight requirement. Full time requires 60 hours biweekly.
Qualifications:
Current or eligible Delaware licensure as a Physician Assistant
Current DEA license
Current applicable national board certification
2 years of clinical experience in urgent care or emergency medicine
Willingness to learn point-of-care ultrasound within 1 year of onboarding
Ability to independently evaluate and manage a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries
Experience with common urgent care procedures, including wound care, laceration repair, incision and drainage, and splinting
Comfortable ordering and interpreting common urgent care diagnostic studies
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and continuing education support
Flexible scheduling with a variety of shift lengths and no overnight requirement
Collaborative, multi-provider environment with on-site physician support 24/7
Extensive in-house diagnostic and procedural resources
Opportunities for professional development, continued clinical education, and point-of-care ultrasound training
Supportive, team-oriented workplace that values clinical autonomy and collaboration
Company Description:
Newark 24/7 Urgent Care is an independent, nonprofit urgent care center serving the Newark, Delaware community since 1973. Open 24/7/365 and recognized as the nation’s first Level 1 Advanced Urgent Care Center, we provide comprehensive acute care in a collaborative clinical environment.