Locum Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)

Coverage Details

Start Date

ASAP, pending credentialing

Duration

3 months, with potential for extension

Work Environment

Setting

Outpatient clinic

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Shift Schedule

5 shifts of 8 hours weekly, including every other weekend from 14:00 to 22:00

Clinical Responsibilities

• Focus on urgent care and same-day visits, addressing conditions such as flu, cold, laceration repairs (suturing), x-ray interpretations, incision and drainage (I&D), fractures, and toenail removals.
• Emergency medicine experience is highly preferred, as providers will treat higher-acuity cases involving dizziness, chest pain, cardiac issues, imaging, and lab tests as necessary.
• Must demonstrate competency in managing patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics.

On-Call Duties

• No on-call responsibilities.

Patient Volume

• Estimated throughput: 4 patients per hour, primarily in the fast track, thus seeing predominantly lower acuity cases.

Team Composition

• Each shift will include support staff such as medical assistants (MAs) and registered nurses (RNs), as well as physicians available for consultation.

*Electronic Medical Records:

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• Utilize EPIC EMR system.

Compensation Structure

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• Hourly rate, all-inclusive.

Credentialing Timeline

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• Approximately 90 days from application submission.

Required Certifications

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• Board Certification, active DEA/Furnishing license, and BLS certification (American Heart Association).

State Licensing:**

• A valid California medical license is mandatory.