Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Urgent Care

The Urgent Care; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Five clinic locations

Team-based environment

Job summary

The Urgent Care in Louisiana seeks experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner providers to deliver direct patient care across our five Southeast Louisiana clinics. You’ll perform exams, order tests, and develop treatment plans with support from a collaborative team while rotating between locations.

We value strong communication, clinical reasoning, and a patient-centered approach, with competitive pay and both full-time and part-time schedules available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Louisiana licensure as a PA or NP.
• Certification by NCCPA (for PAs), or by ANCC or AANP (for NPs; FNP required).
• Minimum of two years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care (three years preferred).
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Active DEA registration and state prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency in minor procedures and interpreting diagnostic test results.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and patient engagement skills.
• Ability and willingness to commute to all The Urgent Care clinic locations as needed.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Current DOT Certification (FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, physical exams, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies
• Perform common urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, and wound care
• Prescribe appropriate medications and develop treatment plans consistent with current medical guidelines
• Accurately document all patient encounters and maintain timely electronic medical records
• Communicate clearly with patients about their diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and clinic teams to ensure continuity of care
• Rotate between multiple clinic locations as assigned

Skills

Urgent care experience

Spanish language

Excellent communication

Education

PA/NP program graduate

Louisiana PA/NP licensure

Tools

NCCPA certification

ANCC/AANP certification

DEA registration

EMR experience

Job description

Position Summary

At The Urgent Care, you'll see a real mix of patients and cases, from the sniffles to the stitches, without the burnout of a packed primary care panel or the chaos of an ER. You'll have the autonomy to run your own room, the backup of a collaborative team when you want a second set of eyes, and enough variety across our five locations that no two shifts feel the same.

We've built something patients trust since 2004, more than 500,000 of them and counting, and we're looking for a provider who wants to be part of the next chapter. If you're the kind of PA or NP who likes moving fast, thinking on your feet, and actually connecting with the people in front of you, you'll fit right in. We offer competitive pay, flexible full-time and part-time schedules, and genuine room to grow. Bring your skills, your bedside manner, and a little Louisiana warmth. We'll bring the rest.

About The Urgent Care

The Urgent Care has served Southeast Louisiana since 2004, growing to five walk-in clinics across the Greater New Orleans area and treating more than 500,000 patients along the way. We deliver high-quality, accessible, and compassionate care to individuals and families, both in person and through statewide telehealth. We offer a supportive clinical environment, competitive compensation, and real opportunities for growth and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, physical exams, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies
• Perform common urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, and wound care
• Prescribe appropriate medications and develop treatment plans consistent with current medical guidelines
• Accurately document all patient encounters and maintain timely electronic medical records
• Communicate clearly with patients about their diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and clinic teams to ensure continuity of care
• Rotate between multiple clinic locations as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current Louisiana licensure as a PA or NP
• Certification by NCCPA (for PAs), or by ANCC or AANP (for NPs; FNP required)
• Minimum of two years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care (three years preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Active DEA registration and state prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
• Proficiency in minor procedures and interpreting diagnostic test results
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and patient engagement skills
• Ability and willingness to commute to all The Urgent Care clinic locations as needed
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Current DOT Certification (FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification) is a plus

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and standard billing and coding practices
• Familiarity with EMR systems and digital documentation workflows
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative clinical team
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive, team-based clinical environment
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education
• Variety and flexibility across five clinic locations

To Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. We look forward to welcoming a new team member committed to excellence in care and community service.

The Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.