Physician Assistant – Per Diem

• Provide a broad range of clinical services to patients of all ages
• Treat acute episodic conditions such as sore throats, colds, flu-like symptoms, cuts, sprains, and minor infections
• Work independently or alongside a physician to assess, diagnose, and treat patients
• Recognize when to escalation care to emergency services
• Conduct physical exams and review patient medical histories
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
• Diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications
• Perform minor procedures including suturing, splinting, and casting
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR
• Educate and counsel patients on care and prevention
• Administer vaccinations and refer patients to specialists as needed
• Work scheduled shifts of 4, 8, or 12 hours as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience as a licensed NP or PA in an Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine setting (required)
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (required)
• Comfortable performing minor procedures including suturing, casting, and splinting (required)
• Proficient in preliminary reads of EKGs and X-rays (required)
• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program (required)
• NCCPA Certification (required)
• Proficiency in urgent care procedures (e.g., suturing, splinting)
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attentive listening and patient engagement

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients across all ages, with a strong focus on urgent care procedures and effective patient communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed NP Or PA
• Urgent Care Experience
• Minor Procedures Proficiency
• NCCPA Certification
• Clinical Assessment Skills

Hard Skills

• Suturing
• Casting
• Splinting
• EKG Interpretation
• X-ray Interpretation
• Patient Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Vaccination Administration
• Diagnostic Test Ordering
• Physical Exam Conducting

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attentive Listening
• Patient Engagement
• Independent Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

• NCCPA Certification
• Master’s Degree From Accredited PA Program

Industry Keywords

• Urgent Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatric Care
• Adult Care
• Clinical Services

Tools & Technologies

• EMR