Urgent Care NP/PA: Autonomy, Growth & Variety

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

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.