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Sentara Health in Suffolk, VA, seeks an Urgent Care APP (NP or PA) to deliver patient care in a walk-in urgent care center under physician supervision. You will perform health assessments, prescribe treatments, and assist with procedures, with scheduling flexibility including weekends and 12-hour shifts.
Requires a Masters degree (NP/PA), state licensure, DEA, DOT, BLS, ACLS, and 1–2 years of urgent care experience. Competitive benefits, CME allowance, and retirement plans are included.
City/State Suffolk, VA
Work Shift First (Days)
Provider Specialty Urgent Care
The Urgent Care APP (NP or PA) is responsible for the provision of health care services to individuals, families, and/or groups who receive their care under the auspices of Sentara Medical Group (SMG). Health care services include conducting health assessments, prescribing/providing treatments/interventions, performing occupational medicine regulatory exams, and performing procedures in a walk-in Urgent Care center. Health care services are provided under the direction and supervision of the assigned physician(s) (collaborative agreement). The PA is expected to participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, engage in member of the team activities, and use resources (human and material) appropriately.
Requires flexibility in schedule to include weekends, evenings, holidays and 12 hour shifts. Requires flexibility to move between regional Urgent Care locations at the direction of administration. Must be able to work independently, under direct or indirect supervision. Must have astute situational awareness and the ability to move quickly without compromising quality or customer service. The PA maintains continuing education credits as prescribed by licensing body and SMG and maintains prescriptive authority; acquires special clinical competencies as required by the group; participates in quality assurance and utilization management activities; and assists with risk management functions. National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) --- not required at time of offer, but expectation to complete within 30 days of employment. Prescription Authority-VA staff only
14 or 16 shifts per month
Scheduling Flexibility
8 or 12-Hour Shifts (depending on day of week)
Productivity Bonuses
Comprehensive Benefits & Retirement Package
Malpractice and Tail coverage
CME Allowance
Student Loan Reimbursement Program
Student Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Must be DOT certified before starting
Masters Level Degree (Required) NP or PA
minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a practicing provider in an urgent, immediate, or emergency care setting
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $100,900.80 - $312,000.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.