[Hiring] Collaborating Physician @WellNow Urgent Care

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and board-certified Collaborating Physician specializing in Family or Emergency Medicine to join our growing urgent care team at WellNow. As a Collaborating Physician, you will provide expert guidance and supervision to Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care remotely. Your role will be vital in ensuring accurate diagnoses, appropriate treatment plans, and adherence to best practices in urgent care medicine.

Salary: $210,000

• Collaborate with Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in urgent care using a telemedicine platform, providing expert guidance and supervision for clinical decision-making, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
• Be available for PAs and NPs to discuss patients that meet WellNow’s criteria to call.
• Review patient cases remotely, assessing medical histories, symptoms, and relevant diagnostic data to provide accurate diagnoses and evidence-based treatment recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with established clinical protocols, guidelines, and regulatory requirements for urgent care practice.
• Guide and mentor PAs and NPs, promoting continuous learning and professional development through regular feedback, case discussions, and educational resources.
• Assess and triage urgent care cases, determining the appropriate level of care required, including referrals to specialists or transfers to an emergency department when necessary.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in urgent care medicine, including best practices and evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, providing input and suggestions for enhancing patient safety, efficiency, and the overall quality of care in the urgent care setting.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient encounters, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and billing requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and excellent communication skills when interacting with medical staff and patients, addressing their concerns, and providing clear instructions for follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Proven experience as a Collaborating Physician in an urgent care, emergency department, or telemedicine setting.
• Familiarity with telemedicine platforms and technology, including electronic medical records (EMR) systems and video conferencing tools.
• Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in urgent care medicine, including the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute medical conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance remotely and establish rapport with PAs, NPs, and patients.
• Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality, and adhering to legal and ethical standards in telemedicine practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing telemedicine workflows.

Education

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of a residency program in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.

Required License or Certification

• Board Certification in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.

Company Description

WellNow Urgent Care is one of the fastest-growing providers of urgent medical care in the United States, with more than 150 centers across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. WellNow’s organic growth, acquisitions, and partnerships have contributed to making the company one of the top 10 urgent care providers in the United States.