Urgent Care Provider - Full-Time

The Urgent Care•New Orleans, LA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and motivated provider with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, walk-in clinic environment.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care
Current DOT Certification (FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification) is a plus
Spanish language proficiency is a plus
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

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