Welcome to my interview with a veteran Physician Assistant (PA) who has over 20 years of experience in urgent care! We explore the diverse patient cases, procedures, and operational insights, from onsite testing to unique schedules. Drawing from his experiences, he reveals key skills for success and offers valuable advice for PAs & NPs looking to work in urgent care. Whether you're a healthcare professional or just curious about urgent care, join me for a captivating journey into this dynamic specialty.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Journey to Urgent Care
02:54 Is Urgent Care New Grad Friendly?
03:53 Transitioning Into Urgent Care
04:22 Patient Population in Urgent Care
04:58 Patient Count in Urgent Care
07:32 Labs & Imaging in Urgent Care
08:20 Support Staff
09:04 Working with a Physician in UC
10:11 Patient Complexity in Urgent Care
11:19 Consults in Urgent Care
12:33 FollowUp in Urgent Care
13:28 Procedures in Urgent Care
14:18 Escalation of Care
15:59 Antibiotics in Urgent Care
16:43 Common Conditions in Urgent Care
17:24 Holidays in Urgent Care
17:43 Schedule in Urgent Care
19:31 Downsides of Urgent Care
22:11 Compensation in Urgent Care
23:53 PAs vs NPs in Urgent Care
24:38 Changing Specialties to Urgent Care
25:50 Emergency Room vs Urgent Care
26:53 Questions to Ask When Interviewing
27:48 What's Great About Urgent Care?

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