Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

In alignment with Star Valley Health’s mission, vision, and values, this position plays a key role in delivering high-quality direct patient care within a clinic setting. The provider is responsible for performing daily patient care duties in a fast-paced clinical environment, ensuring compassionate, efficient, and effective service to all patients. This is an at-will, full-time position based in Afton, Wyoming.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
     
  • Health savings account (HSA)
     
  • Paid time off
     
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
     
  • Basic life insurance
     
  • Disability insurance
     
  • Matching retirement plan and more

Medical Specialty:
Afton Urgent Care Clinic

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of post-degree clinical experience in an Urgent Care, Emergency Department, or Family Medicine setting (required) 

License/Certification:

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
     
  • Licensed Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner (required)

Work Location:
In person – Afton, Wyoming

Requirements

 

Job Duties

  • Provide direct patient care in a positive and professional manner under the supervision of a Primary Care Provider.
     
  • Take and review medical histories to assess patients’ needs.
     
  • Examine, diagnose, and treat patients in the clinic setting.
     
  • Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to determine further treatment.
     
  • Treat injuries and assist in the Emergency Department as needed for orthopedic-related cases.
     
  • Educate and counsel patients and families on current conditions, treatment plans, and preventive health measures.
     
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
     
  • Utilize the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system for patient documentation and tracking.
     
  • Supervise and support clinical staff as appropriate.
     
  • Attend required meetings and participate in departmental initiatives.
     
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Abilities & Skills:

  • Perform examinations using standard medical procedures.
     
  • Make sound administrative and procedural decisions.
     
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging medical trends, technologies, and best practices.
     
  • Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills.
     
  • Apply analytical and problem-solving abilities to clinical and operational challenges.
     
  • Maintain professional skills through continuing education and self-study.
     
  • Work effectively in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating professionalism and sensitivity toward patients, visitors, and staff.
     
  • Comply with HIPAA and all federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.
     
  • Demonstrate excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
     
  • Perform moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, pushing, and reaching throughout the workday.
     
  • Safely handle objects up to 25 pounds.
     
  • Work in an environment that may involve exposure to potentially hazardous materials and situations requiring adherence to safety precautions and the use of personal protective equipment.
     
  • Proficiently use an electronic medical record system.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $144,000 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with employer matching
     
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
     
  • Health savings account (HSA)
     
  • Life insurance
     
  • Paid time off
     
  • Retirement plan

Healthcare Setting: Urgent Care Center
Medical Specialty: Urgent Care
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In-person – Afton, Wyoming

License/Certification:

  • Active medical license (preferred)

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

  • Afton, WY – must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Salary Description
144,000