Urgent Care Advanced Practitioner – Full Time NP or PA-c

University of Maryland Medical System; Chester (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Urgent Care, part of the University of Maryland Medical System, seeks a qualified provider to cover the Eastern Shore region.

The role involves 12-hour shifts (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), typically 3–4 shifts per week, with coverage across Kent Island, Easton and Denton. Duties include treating common urgent care conditions and collaborating with a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants in good standing with Maryland, or licensure pending.
• Active NPI, DEA and CDS license are required or in process.
• Prior urgent care, emergency, ICU or primary care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in UM Urgent Care centers.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and exceptional experiences.
• Collaborate with medical assistants and radiologic technologists in a team setting.
• Care for patients age one and older with diverse urgent care needs.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Physician Assistant

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Education

Maryland licensure

Tools

NPI number

DEA registration

CDS license

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description

University of Maryland Urgent Care, a proud member of the University of Maryland Medical System, is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and patient-centered care to individuals and families across the communities we serve. We are transforming healthcare delivery through convenient, accessible, and affordable services for a wide range of non-emergency illnesses and injuries.

With multiple locations across Maryland, UM Urgent Care is recognized for its exceptional patient experience, clinical excellence, outstanding organizational culture, commitment to work-life balance, and unwavering dedication to improving the everyday health of our communities.

Job Description

This full-time position covers the Eastern Shore region of Maryland, with equal coverage across our Kent Island, Easton and Denton.

UM Urgent Care providers serve as clinical leaders in our centers—delivering exceptional medical care, fostering outstanding patient experiences, and working collaboratively in a close-knit team environment with medical assistants and radiologic technologists. We care for patients ages one and older, treating a wide range of conditions including upper respiratory infections, sprains and strains, lacerations requiring sutures, employee health physicals, work-related injuries, and preoperative evaluations.

Providers work 12-hour clinical shifts (8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), typically 3 to 4 shifts per week, totaling approximately 12–14 shifts per month. Urgent care is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that offers a broad spectrum of patient presentations, ranging from acute illness to minor injuries.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants in good standing with the state of Maryland, or have licensure pending approval. An active NPI number, DEA registration, and CDS license are required, or the candidate must be in the process of obtaining them.
• While not required, prior clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, intensive care, or primary care settings—whether as a provider, nurse, or technician is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

At the start of employment, we provide side-by-side clinical training shifts to ensure new providers develop the hands-on procedural skills, core clinical knowledge, and EHR proficiency needed for success. Ongoing support is available at all times, with APP and physician leadership accessible by phone during all operating hours, ensuring providers are never without guidance when needed.

Compensation

Pay Range: $57.00 - $80.84

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.