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

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 78,523 - 111,365; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in La Plata, Maryland. The role includes delivering high-quality patient care in urgent care settings, collaborating with a close-knit team, and treating various conditions. Strong clinical leadership and an understanding of patient-centered care are essential. The position offers 12-hour shifts, with approximately 12–14 shifts per month. Competitive pay range of $57.00 - $80.84 is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Maryland.
• Active NPI, DEA registration, and CDS license required or pending.
• Prior clinical experience in urgent care or similar settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional medical care and foster outstanding patient experiences.
• Work in a close-knit team environment with medical assistants and technologists.
• Treat a wide range of conditions, from acute illnesses to minor injuries.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Collaboration

Proactive mindset

Open to feedback

Education

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Overview

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 La Plata, Maryland and the surrounding region. At this time, shifts will be primarily based at our upcoming La Plata location, and in the future may including coverage of other regional locations.

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.

We are seeking individuals with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, enthusiastic about urgent care medicine, and open to feedback as part of their ongoing professional development

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

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