Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Listed compensation
$85 an hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
At WellNow Urgent Care, we are dedicated to delivering quality healthcare to our Urgent Care patients and Occupational Health clients. As a WellNow Provider, you will be part of a team that is committed to improving the delivery of care and supporting your growth as a medical professional. Join us in providing exceptional healthcare services and making a difference in our communities.
WellNow has over 150 locations across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and we are continuing to grow!
Salary
- Qualified NP/PA base rate is $85 an hour
- Sign on Bonus for Full Time Providers
At WellNow Urgent Care You’ll Enjoy
- Over 200 hours worth of free CME opportunities through our training and education department
- Parental Leave
- Medical benefits, including vision coverage, FSA/HSA options, and prescription drug coverage
- 401(K) plans with a company match for your future financial security
- Free urgent care and telehealth visits for you and your immediate family members
- Student loan refinancing counseling for eligible providers
- No on call responsibilities, allowing for a better work-life balance
- Monthly bonus opportunities
As an NP or PA, You’ll Succeed By
Work alongside a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, providing high-quality care to patients in an urgent care setting
- Have the opportunity to manage adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Play an integral role in accurately diagnosing and treating a wide range of ailments.
- Contribute to our positive and supportive medical community
Minimum Qualifications
1 year of experience in emergency medicine or 18 months of experience in a high-volume urgent care setting, including the ability to manage adult and pediatric patients
Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner in the state where you are applying is required
- Physician Assistant - Active board certification with NCCPA is required
- Family Nurse Practitioner - Active board certification with AANP or ANCC is required
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in emergency medicine or 3+ years of experience in a high-volume urgent care setting, including the ability to manage adult and pediatric patients
WellNow is an EOE.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced urgent care environment. Accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of ailments while working alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Requires at least 1 year of experience in emergency medicine or 18 months in urgent care, along with active board certification. Candidates must hold a valid Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) at WellNow Urgent Care a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 791 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
WellNow Urgent Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 59 active listings.
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 66% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in urgent care (np) | ranked against 791 Urgent Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Urgent Care median $151k (middle half $146k–$156k)33 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Illinois | 39 active | 806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 66% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +7.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| WellNow Urgent Care | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index59 active listings |
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