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Medical Assistant

Urgent Team · Hermitage, TN

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for experienced Medical Assistants to join our team in the Mt. Juliet, Donelson, Gallatin, and Hermitage, TN areas. JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant provides clinical care to patients in urgent care, occupational health, and workers' compensation settings. Responsibilities include initial evaluations, x-ray testing, and preparing patients for provider evaluation by recording histories, vital signs, and documentation while recognizing acuity levels for appropriate intervention. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. • Greet patients promptly and provide clear communication about next steps and wait times • Offer solutions to patient concerns and seek help in emergent or hazardous situations • Ensure timely follow-up for lab and x-ray results; execute follow-up calls with urgency • Support front desk staff with check-in and check-out procedures when needed • Accurately document vital signs, histories, medications, allergies, and other pertinent details • Assist with patient transfers, procedures, and lab work under provider supervision • Prepare and shoot X-Rays, ensuring proper positioning, safety, radiation protection, and shielding • Complete all required visit documentation and maintain stocked, clean exam rooms • Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards • Perform phlebotomy, injections, and other clinical procedures as trained and directed WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE? Full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis. WHAT'S REQUIRED? • High school diploma or equivalent • BLS Certification • Certified Medical Assistant is preferred • Experience performing X-Rays is desirable FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Competitive Salary • Medical, Dental, and Vision Options • Retirement savings plans • Continuing Education Reimbursement • Paid Time Off • and MORE! PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Competitive Salary • 401K plan with company contribution • No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services ABOUT ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS URGENT CARE: Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, with 18 locations in Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands. Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care's convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services. Employment Type: Full Time

Veterinarian

Wags and Walks · Hermitage, TN

About Wags & Walks Wags & Walks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue committed to saving dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes and providing them with exceptional care on their path to adoption. Since opening in 2019, Wags & Walks Nashville has helped thousands of dogs find loving homes while expanding access to essential veterinary care through our rescue and community programs. We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and solutions-oriented Lead Veterinarian to provide exceptional clinical care and help shape the future of our Nashville medical program. This is an opportunity for a veterinarian who wants meaningful clinical autonomy, a collaborative team, and the ability to make a direct impact on animal welfare. The ideal candidate combines strong medical and surgical skills with a practical understanding of shelter medicine, population health, and the unique opportunities and challenges of nonprofit veterinary care. Position Summary The Lead Veterinarian will serve as the senior veterinary clinical authority for Wags & Walks Nashville, providing hands-on medical and surgical care while leading the clinical standards, protocols, and veterinary practices that support our rescue population and community veterinary programs. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and operates with independent clinical authority, without an additional Medical Director layer. The Lead Veterinarian will have significant autonomy in veterinary decision-making, treatment planning, medical protocols, surgical standards, and clinical oversight, with the opportunity to develop and improve systems that support excellent patient care and efficient medical operations.The position works in close partnership with a dedicated Medical Manager, who coordinates daily departmental operations, scheduling, medical staff workflows, inventory, and administrative processes. The Lead Veterinarian provides clinical direction and supervision to veterinary personnel within their respective scopes of practice, while the Medical Manager supports the execution and coordination of those clinical priorities. The Executive Director provides broader organizational, budgetary, staffing, and strategic oversight, with a shared commitment to ensuring that medical decisions are grounded in sound veterinary judgment and animal welfare. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine, leading through expertise, building sustainable systems, and having a meaningful voice in the direction of a growing rescue organization. Key Responsibilities Clinical & Surgical Care • Independently perform comprehensive veterinary examinations and develop diagnostic • and treatment plans. • Provide preventive medicine and manage acute, chronic, and complex medical • conditions. • Perform spay/neuter procedures and common soft-tissue surgeries. • Evaluate surgical candidates and oversee anesthesia, analgesia, surgical safety, and • postoperative recovery. • Diagnose and manage infectious diseases, injuries, and conditions frequently • encountered in rescue medicine. • Provide urgent stabilization when appropriate and determine when emergency or • specialty referrals are indicated. • Evaluate and treat dental disease within the veterinarian's clinical competencies. • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely medical records. • Exercise independent professional judgment in determining medically appropriate care, • treatment, and patient welfare decisions. Veterinary Leadership & Clinical Autonomy • Serve as the organization's primary authority on veterinary medical care, clinical standards, and veterinary protocols. • Establish, evaluate, and continuously improve medical and surgical practices. • Provide clinical direction and appropriate veterinary supervision to veterinary • technicians, assistants, and other medical personnel. • Collaborate with the Medical Manager to establish effective medical workflows and team responsibilities. • Provide training, clinical guidance, and mentorship to medical personnel. • Make independent veterinary decisions while maintaining open communication with • organizational leadership. • Help shape long-term improvements to Wags & Walks Nashville's medical services, clinical capabilities, and quality of care. Intake & Shelter Medicine • Establish and oversee medical intake protocols for rescue dogs. • Perform direct veterinary examinations when clinically indicated or required. • Develop protocols for vaccinations, parasite prevention, infectious-disease screening, • and treatment. • Establish clear medical triage, escalation, isolation, and clearance criteria. • Provide medical recommendations regarding animals with significant health conditions or • complex care needs. • Collaborate with Intake, Foster, Adoption, and Operations teams to support appropriate care and placement decisions. • Balance individual patient needs with responsible shelter population-health practices. Population Health & Disease Prevention • Monitor the rescue population for infectious-disease trends and emerging medical concerns. • Establish and maintain quarantine, isolation, sanitation, and biosecurity protocols. • Lead clinical decision-making during suspected infectious-disease outbreaks or exposure events. • Provide medical guidance regarding animal movement, housing, and placement when health risks are identified. • Collaborate with the Medical Manager, Executive Director, and Operations leadership to • implement appropriate responses to population-health concerns. • Evaluate significant medical events and recommend improvements to prevent recurrence. Medical Systems & Operational Partnership • Develop and maintain practical, evidence-based veterinary protocols and standard operating procedures. • Establish clear clinical guidelines for medication administration, surgery, anesthesia, • patient monitoring, emergency escalation, infectious disease, and outside referrals. • Partner with the Medical Manager to build efficient systems that support consistent and high-quality care. • Support appropriate delegation of medical responsibilities to trained staff within legally permitted scopes of practice. • Identify opportunities to improve patient care, workflow efficiency, communication, and medical team effectiveness. • Participate in medical team planning and provide clinical input into department staffing, training, and resource needs. Resource Stewardship & Nonprofit Veterinary Medicine • Practice evidence-based, resource-conscious medicine while maintaining appropriate clinical standards. • Develop treatment recommendations that consider prognosis, quality of life, patient welfare, and responsible use of organizational resources. • Determine when patients can safely receive treatment in-house versus requiring outside referral. • Help strengthen the organization's ability to provide high-quality in-house veterinary care. • Collaborate with the Medical Manager and Executive Director on medical supply needs, equipment, significant expenditures, and departmental budget planning. • Contribute to sustainable medical practices that support Wags & Walks' mission of saving as many dogs as responsibly possible. Community Veterinary Programs • Provide veterinary services for eligible community-owned animals through Wags & Walks' accessible veterinary care initiatives. • Support spay/neuter services, preventive care, and other approved community veterinary programs. • Help develop practical clinical protocols that allow community programs to operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. • Collaborate with leadership on opportunities to expand access to veterinary care in ways that align with organizational resources and mission priorities. Regulatory & Veterinary Oversight • The Lead Veterinarian is expected to assume appropriate veterinary regulatory responsibilities • associated with the organization's medical operations, which may include: • Serving as the supervising veterinarian associated with Wags & Walks Nashville's veterinary premises permit. • Maintaining an active Tennessee veterinary license and all applicable professional credentials. • Obtaining and maintaining applicable DEA registration and other required authorizations. • Providing veterinary oversight of controlled-substance handling, storage, prescribing, administration, inventory, and documentation. • Ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal veterinary regulations. • Supporting veterinary facility inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Providing required clinical oversight and supervision of veterinary personnel. • Any responsibilities involving premises permits, controlled-substance registration, or other regulatory obligations will be clearly established in accordance with applicable law and the final employment agreement. Collaboration & Leadership The Lead Veterinarian will be an integral member of Wags & Walks Nashville's leadership team and is expected to: • Work directly and collaboratively with the Executive Director on medical priorities and • organizational initiatives. • Build a strong working partnership with the Medical Manager, with clearly defined clinical • and operational responsibilities. • Provide thoughtful, timely, and practical veterinary guidance to medical and nonmedical • teams. • Communicate significant medical concerns proactively and transparently. • Approach complex cases and operational challenges with sound judgment, flexibility, • and a solutions-oriented mindset. • Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable medical team culture. • Welcome questions, feedback, and differing perspectives while maintaining appropriate • professional clinical judgment. • Support strong cross-departmental communication and a shared commitment to animal • welfare. • Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between urgent medical concerns and issues that • can be safely addressed through established protocols. Qualifications Required • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited institution, or an otherwise • qualifying degree for Tennessee licensure. • Active Tennessee veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one. • Strong small-animal clinical and diagnostic experience. • Ability to independently perform spay/neuter procedures. • Competency in common soft-tissue surgery. • Strong knowledge of anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative care. • Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and decision-making skills. • Ability to work independently and provide clinical leadership. • Strong medical-record documentation practices. • Willingness and legal eligibility to assume applicable veterinary regulatory • responsibilities. Preferred • 3+ years of veterinary experience. • Shelter, rescue, or high-volume spay/neuter experience. • Experience with infectious disease, population health, and shelter medicine. • Community veterinary medicine experience. • Experience developing or improving veterinary medical protocols. • Experience supervising or mentoring veterinary support personnel. • Experience with veterinary premises oversight and controlled-substance compliance. • USDA accreditation or willingness to obtain it. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal Lead Veterinarian is an experienced, confident, and compassionate clinician who wants the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through both hands-on medicine and medical leadership. They are comfortable exercising independent clinical judgment, making thoughtful decisions, and developing systems that allow a medical team to operate effectively. They understand that rescue medicine requires both compassion and practicality: providing excellent individual patient care while considering population health, quality of life, available resources, and the organization's long-term ability to help animals in need. Above all, they are collaborative, accountable, solutions-oriented, and motivated by the opportunity to build a strong, sustainable medical program that directly contributes to saving dogs' lives. Why Join Wags & Walks? Meaningful clinical autonomy: Serve as the lead veterinary decision-maker without an additional Medical Director reporting layer. Leadership opportunity: Play a central role in shaping and improving a growing rescue medical program. Dedicated operational support: Partner with a Medical Manager who coordinates daily medical operations and administrative workflows. Mission-driven medicine: Focus on improving animal welfare and increasing access to veterinary care. Collaborative environment: Work alongside a passionate rescue team committed to saving lives and continually improving how we operate. Lasting impact: Help build sustainable medical systems that improve care for rescue dogs and animals in the broader community. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

Family Nurse Practitioner

Urgent Team · Hermitage, TN

Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care is looking for caring and experienced Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to deliver exceptional patient care in Mt. Juliet, Donelson, Gallatin, and Hermitage, TN areas. JOB SUMMARY: As a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional medical care to patients of all ages with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals, you will diagnose, treat, and educate patients while ensuring the highest standard of care and service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned. • Provide exemplary customer service to patients, visitors and coworkers • Provide convenient, friendly patient care to all who come through our door seeking health related services • Provide leadership, direction, and assistance during emergencies while maintaining a comforting and reassuring affect for patients • Working environment subject to varying fast paced and high stress conditions, including long and variable hours, changing locations, and continuous and frequent contact with others • Performs medical assessment, treatment, management and follow up of clinic patients including, but not limited to: primary care, urgent care, occupational health, DOT physicals and workers compensation • Performs medical procedures including, but not limited to: laceration repairs, nail removal, pap tests, injections, splinting and abscess incision and drainage • Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for clinic patients • Oversees, directs and supports on site laboratory, x-rays, injections, and collections for direct access services, if applicable • Maintains clinical core competency • Works with Center Leadership and other staff to ensure operations are consistent with medical policy and professional standards • Cooperates and participates in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, quality of care and patient satisfaction • Participates in and assists with in-service and continuing education programs for physicians, nurses and other personnel employed by or associated with Company • Recommends potential means of growth and development for new and/or existing services within the Center • Assures compliance with licensing, certification and accrediting bodies • Participates in development and presentation of education programs for staff • Represents Company and the clinic as reasonably required at internal and external meetings or events • Provides guidance to other medical staff (e.g. physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical assistants) to ensure quality professional services and patient satisfaction WHAT'S REQUIRED? • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant • Active state license as an APRN or PA • Current Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) Board Certification • Current DEA license, or eligibility to obtain upon hire • Current DOT certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire • Current BLS certification WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE? Our full-time team members work a rotating 36-40 hour/week schedule, consisting of 12-hour weekday shifts and every-other weekend. Our PRN (per diem) team members are scheduled on an as-needed basis. FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE: • Competitive Salary • Medical, Dental, and Vision Options • Retirement savings plans • Continuing Education Reimbursement • Paid Time Off • and MORE! PRN BENEFITS INCLUDE: • 401K plan with company contribution • No-Cost Office Visits and generous discounts on some billable services • Malpractice Coverage • Access to UpToDate, a clinical resource tool ABOUT ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS URGENT CARE: Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care, with 18 locations in Tennessee, is an affiliate of Urgent Team, one of the largest independent operators of urgent and family care centers in the Southeast. The Urgent Team Family of Centers provides quality and affordable family healthcare at more than 80 locations under eight brands. Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care's convenient, walk-in centers provide a range of healthcare services including treatments for injuries and illnesses, occupational health and wellness care. The centers are open seven days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, all Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care centers are Accredited Care Centers – a designation from the Urgent Care Association which recognizes the company's commitment to safety, quality, and scope of services. Employment Type: Full Time