Urgent Care Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a qualified, compassionate, and patient-focused Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our urgent care team. The provider will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients presenting with acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide safe, efficient, evidence-based care to patients of all ages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and non-emergency medical conditions.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and establish treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage common conditions, including respiratory infections, influenza, COVID-19, ear infections, urinary tract infections, skin conditions, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, and STDs....
• Provide wound care, laceration repair, incision and drainage when appropriate, splinting, and other urgent care procedures within the provider's competency and scope of practice.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, point-of-care testing, electrocardiograms, and imaging studies as indicated.
• Prescribe medications and provide treatment recommendations in accordance with clinical guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Assess patients with potential emergencies, initiate stabilization when necessary, and arrange appropriate emergency department transfer.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, medication use, home care, preventive measures, and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records, including clinical notes, orders, prescriptions, and discharge instructions.
• Assess immunization needs and administer vaccines as appropriate.
• Recognize and manage potentially serious conditions, including anaphylaxis, chest pain, respiratory distress, stroke symptoms, and significant head injuries.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, clinical staff, and consulting healthcare professionals.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, occupational safety standards, and clinic policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable healthcare regulations.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted PA or NP license in MD.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• National certification appropriate to the provider's discipline and specialty.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS as required by clinic policy and patient population.
• Prescriptive authority and applicable controlled-substance registration, when required for the position.
• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or another acute-care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
• Ability to work independently within the applicable scope of practice and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team.

Pay: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Urgent care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner/ physican assistant license (Required)

Work Location: In person