Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Full-Time, 36 hours per week Clinical Role - Urgent Care

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - to join our Urgent Care team. This role is ideal for APPs who thrive in a high-energy clinical environment, enjoy broad clinical variety, and value working within a collaborative care model. As an urgent care provider, you will deliver timely, high-quality care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries - helping keep patients out of the emergency department while ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care. In this role, you will function as a clinician, consultant, and trusted resource to patients and the care team. In collaboration with other care team members, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of urgent medical conditions while coordinating care and ensuring smooth patient flow in a busy clinical setting. You will play a key role in upholding Frederick Health’s mission, vision, and core values - providing care that is efficient, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program (for Nurse Practitioner)
Graduation from an accredited PA program (for Physician Assistant)
Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA license and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider)
Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation
Eligible for participation with all payers
Prior experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Primary Care
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR experience preferred)
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while thriving in a team-based environment

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting
Perform focused exams, order and interpret labs and imaging, and develop evidence-based treatment plans
Perform common urgent care procedures within scope of practice (e.g., suturing, wound care, splinting)
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and high patient satisfaction
Provide clear patient education, discharge instructions, and appropriate follow-up care
Document care accurately and timely in the EMR while maintaining regulatory and quality standards