Advanced Practice Provider – Urgent Care

Jobtailor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group seeks an experienced NP/PA to provide health care services in an urgent care setting. You will perform health assessments and prescribe treatments under physician supervision.

The role requires DOT and NRCME timelines, weekend/evening availability, and the ability to move between regional Urgent Care locations while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required for NP/PA licensure.
• Active NP/PA license in state where practice occurs.
• DEA license is required for prescribing controlled substances.
• DOT certification needed prior to starting employment.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• NRCME certification expected within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services in urgent care settings.
• Conduct health assessments and prescribe/treat conditions.
• Perform occupational medicine regulatory examinations.
• Move between regional urgent care locations as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and utilization management.
• Maintain continuing education credits and prescriptive authority.
• Work weekends, evenings, holidays, and 12-hour shifts.

Skills

Health Assessments

Occupational Medicine Regulatory Exams

Urgent Care Procedures

Quality Assurance Activities

Utilization Management Activities

Situational Awareness

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Education

Masters Level Degree NP or PA

NP/PA State License

DEA Certification

DOT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRCME Certification

Job description

• Provide health care services to individuals, families, and groups under Sentara Medical Group
• Conduct health assessments
• Prescribe and provide treatments and interventions
• Perform occupational medicine regulatory exams
• Perform procedures in a walk-in Urgent Care center
• Provide care under the direction and supervision of assigned physicians through a collaborative agreement
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities
• Participate as a member of the team
• Use human and material resources appropriately
• Maintain continuing education credits and prescriptive authority
• Acquire special clinical competencies as required
• Participate in quality assurance and utilization management activities
• Assist with risk management functions

Requirements

• Masters Level Degree (Required) NP or PA
• NP/PA State License (Required)
• DEA (Required)
• DOT- Department of Transportation (Required)
• BLS (Required)
• ACLS
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent or emergency care setting
• Must be DOT certified before starting; certification is reimbursed
• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) expected within 30 days of employment; not required at time of offer
• Prescription Authority required for Virginia staff only
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and 12-hour shifts
• Flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations
• Ability to work independently under direct or indirect supervision
• Astute situational awareness and ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service
• Maintain continuing education credits and prescriptive authority
• Ability to complete 96 hours per month

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing health care services, conducting health assessments, and prescribing treatments in urgent care settings. Holds necessary certifications and licenses, including NP/PA State License and DEA, while maintaining situational awareness and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Masters Level Degree NP or PA
• NP/PA State License
• DEA Certification
• DOT Certification
• BLS Certification

Hard Skills

• Health Assessments
• Occupational Medicine Regulatory Exams
• Urgent Care Procedures
• Quality Assurance Activities
• Utilization Management Activities

Soft Skills

• Situational Awareness
• Customer Service
• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACLS Certification
• National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME)

Industry Keywords

• Continuing Education Credits
• Prescriptive Authority
• Risk Management
• Emergency Care Experience
• Flexibility in Scheduling