Telehealth Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs within a telemedicine care setting.
• Appropriately triages patients to differentiate the patient needs.
• Evaluates patients in a timely manner, putting patient care above clerical duties.
• Performs a thorough history and physical exam on each patient.
• Creates an individualized, evidence‑based plan of care.
• Appropriately consults the on‑call WellNow physician and on‑call radiologist.
• Effectively manages payers across the spectrum of services provided at a site.
• Follows evidence‑based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies.
• Uses evidence‑based resources for treatment options.
• Orders and prescribes appropriate medications.
• Appropriately consults and refers to primary care and specialty physicians.
• Performs procedures appropriate type of services provided at the standard of care.
• Educates patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• 1+ years of emergency medicine/urgent care experience, telemedicine experience, or family practice experience, which includes the ability to manage adult and pediatric patients.
• Ideal candidate will have experience working in both a fast track and main emergency department setting.
• Excellent bedside manner and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently evaluating and managing patients, and serve as a leader of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Friendly and customer service oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment and triage within a telemedicine setting, with a strong focus on evidence-based care and effective communication. Capable of managing both adult and pediatric patients while maintaining high standards of patient confidentiality and care.