An established urgent care group in Pennsylvania is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for a locum tenens position. The role involves providing urgent care services in a fast-paced outpatient setting, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules. The position offers support staff, onsite diagnostics, and requires independent clinical judgment with remote physician backup.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages independently in an urgent care setting.
• Diagnose and manage common urgent care conditions such as cold/flu, rashes, sprains, lacerations, minor burns, and other minor illnesses.
• Perform procedures including suturing, splinting, wound care, incision and drainage, X-rays, EKGs, blood draws, and IV placements.
• Work solo at times with remote physician support for escalations.
• Refer high-acuity patients to the emergency room when necessary.
• Utilize onsite medical assistants and radiology technicians to support patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately using Epic EMR.
• Travel between sites within approximately 30 miles as needed.

Compensation

• Compensation offered on a variable model; includes relocation support.
• Mileage, lodging, and transportation expenses are provided as needed.
• Additional income types may include relocation assistance.

Benefits

• Relocation support provided.
• Travel expenses such as mileage, lodging, and transportation covered.
• Supportive work environment with onsite medical assistants and radiology techs.
• Use of Epic EMR for documentation.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, typically from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Schedule is variable with a commitment of 12 shifts per month; full-time preferred, part-time considered.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania medical license and CSR (IMLC not accepted).
• Current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in urgent care or 1 year in emergency medicine.
• Proficiency in treating pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Strong procedural skills including suturing, splinting, and wound care.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, typically from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel between multiple sites within a 30-mile radius.
• Must have completed a self-query of the NPDB within the past 30 days.