Urgent Care Provider - Full-Time

The Urgent Care; New Orleans (LA); Hybride; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Urgent Care is looking for a qualified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our clinical team. This full-time or part-time position entails traveling between clinic locations across the Greater New Orleans area.

The ideal candidate will provide direct patient care, perform diagnostic tests, and collaborate with supervising physicians. Candidates must have an active Louisiana license, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills. Experience in urgent care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care.
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Ability to obtain active DEA registration.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care and assessments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Perform urgent care procedures such as laceration repair.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Clinical reasoning

BLS/CPR certification

Spanish language proficiency

Formation

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Current Louisiana licensure as a PA or NP

Certification by NCCPA or ANCC/AANP

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Urgent Care is currently seeking a qualified and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our clinical team. This position requires flexibility and a willingness to travel between our clinic locations across the Greater New Orleans area.

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 effectively with patients regarding 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

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 certification by ANCC or AANP (for NPs – FNP required)
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care (three years preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Current DOT Certification (FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification) is a plus
• 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
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Ability and willingness to commute to all The Urgent Care clinic locations as needed

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and standard billing/coding practices
• Familiarity with EMR systems and digital documentation workflows
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative clinical environment
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

Full-time, Part-time