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AFC Urgent Care
South Portland, Maine

Physician Assistant

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPart-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$70-$85/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off

Signing Bonus

AFC Urgent Care South Portland has developed a strong reputation in the community for delivering professional, compassionate, and efficient medical care. As part of a national network of nearly 400 clinics, our locally family-owned center provides top-tier urgent care 7 days a week, equipped with on-site lab and X-ray capabilities.

We are seeking talented Physician Assistants (PA) or Nurse Practitioners (NP) who are committed to providing exceptional clinical care and outstanding patient experiences.

Position Details & Schedule

Employment Type: Part-time with potential for Full-time transition.

Weekday Shifts: 8-hour (9am–5pm), 6-hour (8am–2pm or 2pm–8pm), or 12-hour (8am–8pm).

Weekend Shifts: 9-hour (8am–5pm) or 5-hour (9am–2pm).

Pacing: Comfort seeing 3–4 patients per hour and working independently required.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews, review medical histories, perform physical exams, and accurately diagnose acute illnesses and injuries.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, lab work, and EKGs.

Perform minor procedures such as suturing, wound debridement, incision & drainage, splinting, and foreign body removal.

Prescribe medications and outline clear, comprehensive treatment plans.

Clearly educate patients on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care.

Maintain accurate EMR documentation for all patient encounters.

Lead and collaborate with a support team of experienced Medical Assistants and X-Ray Techs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited PA or NP program.

Licensing & Certifications: Active state license, unrestricted DEA registration, and current BLS certification.

Experience: Clinical experience in Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, or Ambulatory Care preferred.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited PA or NP program and possess an active state license. Additionally, they require unrestricted DEA registration, current BLS certification, and experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic test interpretationIncision and drainageMedication prescriptionTreatment planningPatient educationClinical collaboration

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$161k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $166k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 0.9
Below most Urgent Care (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 841 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in South Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$541k
Typical market rent
$2,492/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.9
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-South Portland, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AFC Urgent Care

Medical Practices
South Portland, Maine

Benefits & Perks

Short term disability
Life insurance
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Signing bonus
On-site lab and X-ray capabilities
Support team of Medical Assistants and X-Ray Techs