Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

GoHealth Urgent Care

Urgent care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant treating adult and pediatric acute conditions at GoHealth centers. Diagnosing, prescribing, performing minor procedures, and directing patients to advanced care.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeSouthington • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment in urgent care settings, with a strong focus on both adult and pediatric care. Proficient in performing office procedures such as suturing and casting, while maintaining effective communication and patient education.

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Experienced Physician AssistantNurse PractitionerEmergency Medicine ExperienceNational CertificationActive State Medical Licensure

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Hard Skills

Patient ExaminationDiagnosisMedication PrescriptionSuturingSplintingCastingDiagnostic Test InterpretationEKG Preliminary ReadsVaccination AdministrationAcute Care Treatment

Soft Skills

Strong Listening SkillsStrong Communication SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records

Certifications & Qualifications

National Certification

Industry Keywords

Urgent CareEmergency RoomFamily MedicinePediatric CareAdult Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examine and treat patients
Take patients' medical histories
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and X-rays
Make diagnoses and prescribe medications
Treat minor injuries requiring sutures, splints, or casting
Record progress notes for follow-up patients
Educate and counsel patients
Order and/or carry out therapy with patients
Give vaccinations
Refer patients to additional care
Work eight- or twelve-hour shifts assigned by an authorized GoHealth Urgent Care representative
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Urgent care, emergency room, or high acute family medicine experience treating both adult and pediatric patients
Bachelor's Degree required for Physician Assistants
Master's Degree required for Nurse Practitioners
One (1) year of full-time experience in Emergency Medicine or one (1) year of Urgent Care setting experience required
Will consider 2 years of Family Medicine experience
National Certification
Active state medical licensure
Applicable office procedures including suturing, splinting, and casting
Preliminary reads on EKGs and X-rays required
Experience treating patients ages 6 months and up in an acute care setting required
Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred
Strong listening skills
Strong communication and customer service skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

$13,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k matching
Paid CME time off
CME budget
Reimbursed professional licenses and dues
Enhanced Tuition Assistance
Employee assistance and wellness programs, including a strong focus on promoting mental health
Generous Paid time off
Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more
Monthly bonus based on volumes
Quarterly bonus based on patient satisfaction and quality metrics
Shift differentials for evening and weekends