Urgent Care NP/PA

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

* Specialty: NP/PA - Urgent Care

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: North Carolina 

* Fayetteville, Lumberton, Salisbury

* Service Setting: Outpatient

* Coverage Type: Clinical Only

* Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing

* Reason for Coverage: Supplemental

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by vendor; travel and lodging not covered; limited mileage reimbursement (60 miles roundtrip)

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics (6 months and up)

* Average Daily Volume: 40 patients/day

* Case Mix: Urgent care, adults and pediatrics; minor procedures (I&D, laceration repair, ear irrigation, etc.)

FACILITY INFORMATION

* EMR System: Epic

* Specialty Backup Available: Supervising physician available offsite

* Support Staff: MAs: 1, Office Staff: 1

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Board: Board Certified required

* Licenses: Active NC license

* DEA: Active NC DEA required

* Certifications: BLS; DOT, PALS/ACLS preferred.

* Experience: Minimum 12 months of experience; new graduates not considered.

* Other Qualifications:

* Must be local to the area

* Proficiency with Epic EMR

* Experience treating adults and pediatrics

* Ability to work as sole provider in high-volume setting; strong interpersonal skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide urgent care services to patients of all ages (6 months and up) as the sole provider.

* Perform minor procedures including incision and drainage, laceration repair, and ear irrigation.

* Utilize Epic EMR for all patient documentation and charting.

* Maintain a positive, patient-centered attitude in line with FastMed's culture of high-quality community care.

* Collaborate with on-site support staff and offsite supervising physician as needed.