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

Coverage Details

Duration

Start ASAP, contingent on credentialing – 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.

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Clinical Setting

Outpatient clinic.

Work Schedule

5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, including every other weekend from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

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Scope of Practice

Focused on Urgent Care and Same Day Visits. Responsibilities include handling cases such as flu and cold assessments, suturing, X-ray interpretations, incision and drainage (I&D), fracture management, and toenail removal.

Candidates should possess a background in Emergency Medicine to effectively manage higher acuity cases involving dizziness, chest pain, and cardiac assessments, along with potential imaging and laboratory evaluations. Experience with patients across the lifespan, including pediatric populations, is essential.

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On-call Requirements

No on-call duties.

Patient Load

Anticipated volume of approximately 4 patients per hour, primarily in a Fast Track environment, dealing with lower acuity cases.

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Team Composition

Supported by medical assistants (MAs), registered nurses (RNs), and access to consultative physicians.

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Electronic Medical Records

Utilizes EPIC system.

Credentialing Information

Timeframe

Estimated 90 days from application submission.

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*Required Certifications:

Must be Board Certified, hold a DEA/Furnishing license, and possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association standard).

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Licensure:** Active California medical license is mandatory.