Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Eastern Shore - Full Time

University of Maryland Medical System; Chester (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical training

Supportive leadership

Job summary

University of Maryland Urgent Care, a proud member of the University of Maryland Medical System, is seeking full-time Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to support the Eastern Shore region across Kent Island, Easton, and Denton. Providers work 12-hour shifts (8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.), in a fast-paced urgent care with MA and radiologic technologist support.

Candidates must have MD licensure in good standing, active NPI, DEA, and CDS license, with prior urgent care or acute care experience

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants in good standing with the state of Maryland.
• Active NPI number, DEA registration, and CDS license are required, or in the process of obtaining them.
• Prior clinical experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, ICU, or primary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality urgent care to a broad range of non-emergency conditions.
• Collaborate with medical assistants and radiologic technologists in a close-knit team.
• Deliver patient-centered care to individuals aged one year and older.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

Physician Assistant license

NPI registration

DEA registration

CDS license

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

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.

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

Work Experience

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

Benefits

At the start of employment, we provide side‑on 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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