Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Urgent Care

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Biltmore Forest (NC); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality urgent care in the Merrimon Avenue area. This full-time float role involves rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute illnesses, with collaboration from a clinical care team.

The position requires at least one year of experience in primary or urgent care, a Master’s degree in FNP or PA, and active state licensure with board certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited FNP program or physician assistant program.
• Current national board certification for the applicable provider type.
• Active state licensure and certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in primary care or urgent care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and routine examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage ongoing health conditions and chronic disease.
• Provide health counseling, preventive care, and wellness education.
• Educate patients on medications and lifestyle choices.
• Perform diagnostic testing to support clinical decisions.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow-ups.
• Support clinic operations and inventory management.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Independent practice

Education

Master's degree in FNP or PA

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Urgent Care Pay Rate: $74.87 per hour Schedule: Full-Time Work Setting: Urgent Care / Outpatient Clinic Position Type: Float Location: Merrimon Avenue area Schedule: Rotating 38/27 schedule with every-other-weekend availability required.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in an urgent care clinic environment. The provider will work collaboratively with a dedicated clinical care team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients, develop individualized treatment plans, manage health conditions, provide patient education, and coordinate follow-up care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to practice independently, and a commitment to delivering positive patient outcomes. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in primary care or urgent care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and routine examinations.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage ongoing health conditions and chronic disease.
• Provide health counseling, preventive care, and wellness education.
• Educate patients on medications, treatment options, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform appropriate diagnostic testing to support clinical assessments and treatment decisions.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Encourage patients to take an active role in their healthcare and overall well-being.
• Complete patient follow-ups and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Support clinic operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, insurance verification, and payment collection.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional clinical environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner program for FNP candidates, with current national board certification.
• Appropriate active state licensure and certification for the applicable provider type.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
• Working knowledge of quality measurements and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work independently and practice autonomously.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proficiency with healthcare information systems and technology.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

Schedule Expectations

• Full-time float position.
• Rotating 38/27 schedule.
• Every-other-weekend availability required.
• May require travel between multiple clinic locations.
• Work locations and assignments may vary based on clinic needs.
• Full-time training is required.
• Schedules are generally provided in six-week blocks.
• Limited scheduling flexibility.
• Clinic Operating Hours Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Candidate Screening Priority

Candidates must hold the appropriate Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credentials and have at least one year of recent professional experience in primary care, family medicine, or urgent care.