Advanced Practice Provider- Urgent Care- Elizabeth City
Sentara Health
Summary
The Urgent Care APP (NP or PA) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and/or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara Medical Group (SMG). Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing/providing treatments/interventions, performing occupational medicine regulatory exams, and performing procedures in a walk-in Urgent Care center. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician(s) (collaborative agreement). The PA is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in member of the team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.
Job description
Requires flexibility in schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays and 12 hour shifts. Requires flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations at the direction of administration. Must be able to work independently, under direct or indirect supervision. Must have astute situational awareness and the ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service. The PA maintains continuing education credits as prescribed by licensing body and SMG and maintains prescriptive authority; acquires special clinical competencies as required by the group; participates in quality assurance and utilization management activities; and assists with risk management functions. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) --- not required at time of offer, but expectation to complete within 30 days of employment. Prescription Authority-VA staff only
- 14 or 16 shifts per month
- Scheduling Flexibility
- 8 or 12-Hour Shifts (depending on day of week)
- Productivity Bonuses
- Comprehensive Benefits & Retirement Package
- Malpractice and Tail coverage
- CME Allowance
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
- Must be DOT certified before starting
Education
- Masters Level Degree (Required)
- NP or PA
Certification/Licensure
- NP/PA State License (Required)
- DEA (Required)
- DOT- Department of Transportation (Required)
- BLS (Required)
- ACLS
Experience
- minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting
Requirements
- Masters Level Degree (Required)
- NP or PA
- NP/PA State License (Required)
- DEA (Required)
- DOT- Department of Transportation (Required)
- BLS (Required)
- ACLS
- minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice & Tail Coverage
- Commencement Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.