Family Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Pay Rate: $74.87 per hour Schedule: Part-Time (20-30 hours per week) Work Setting: Urgent Care / Outpatient Clinic Position Type: Float Location: Merrimon Avenue area
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
- Part-time position, approximately 20-30 hours per week.
- Typically 2-4 shifts per week, depending on weekly hours.
- Weekend availability required, generally every other weekend.
- Flexible scheduling based on clinic needs and provider availability.
- Must be able to accommodate required training.
- Float position requiring regular travel between multiple clinic locations.
- Work locations and assignments may vary based on business needs.
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.