Nurse Practitioner/Physician assistant

UltaCare Medical; Woodlawn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Malpractice insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

CME reimbursement

Job summary

UltaCare Medical in Virginia seeks a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its urgent care team delivering high-quality acute episodic care for all ages. The role supports independent work or collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced setting with strong clinical decision-making expectations.

Responsibilities include assessing and treating common acute illnesses, performing minor procedures, ordering labs and EKGs, and managing patient flow while documenting in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Masterb program or Physician Assistant program.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in the state.
• Current national board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, suturing, incision and drainage, and splinting.
• Order/interpret laboratory tests and EKGs.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Maintain efficient room-to-room times with comprehensive EMR documentation.
• Identify emergent issues and coordinate transfers to emergency departments when needed.

Skills

Urgent care experience

Fast-paced environment

Independent work

Education

NP Masterb degree

PA program degree

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic urgent care team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, acute episodic care to patients of all ages, ranging from infants to geriatrics. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong clinical decision-making skills, and is comfortable working independently or in a collaborative team model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assess, diagnose, and treat acute, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
• Procedures: Perform minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, suturing, incision and drainage, and splinting.
• Diagnostics: Order/interpret laboratory tests and EKGs.
• Prescriptions: Prescribe medications and treatments utilizing appropriate prescriptive authority.
• Patient Flow: Maintain efficient room-to-room times while ensuring comprehensive documentation in the EMR.
• Triage: Identify emergent medical issues and safely coordinate transfers to emergency departments when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Master’s program or Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Active and unrestricted license to practice in the state.
• Certifications: Current national board certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA).
• Credentials: Active DEA license, state controlled substance registration, and NPI number.
• Life Support: Current BLS and ACLS certifications (PALS preferred).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.
• Demographics: Comfort treating pediatric patients down to 6 months of age.
• Occupational Health: Certification as an FMCSA Medical Examiner (DOT physicals) is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Fulltime employees receive 100% Company-paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and plans available to add your dependents.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Fulltime benefits also include 401(K) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, CME reimbursement.