Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Amherst, OH

Nurse PractitionerNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

University Hospitals Urgent Care seeks talented, patient-oriented Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners who are relentlessly dedicated to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting patients’ needs first.

University Hospitals Urgent Care has emerged as a leading provider of accessible, high-quality healthcare services with over 20+ centers in OH. Our journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering uncompromising medical care while ensuring convenience and compassion for our patients. Becoming a member of our team is not just a job; it's a meaningful purpose we all share - "To ensure that our patients and team members feel valued and well cared for!".

A role with University Hospitals Urgent Care would be more than a career; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. To provide uncompromising care one patient at a time.

So, we would like to invite you to be part of something bigger, to contribute to a purposeful endeavor that goes beyond the ordinary. Your skills and passion are not just valued; they are essential to our collective success.

The perks of being a University Hospitals Urgent Care team member:

  • Life/Work Balance - We offer a flexible 3-day/12-hour week schedule for FT status. No overnight shifts required!
  • Competitive Compensation Package + Bonus Plan
  • CME Allowance + Paid Time Off
  • Fully covered malpractice including tail coverage
  • Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and MORE
  • Matching 401K plan
  • Career Growth opportunities

What Will You Do

  • Our Talented Advanced Practice Providers plan, evaluate, and implement high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians
  • Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of Prisma Health Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times
  • Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and University Hospitals Urgent Care policies and procedures
  • Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff
  • Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner
  • Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement
  • Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care
  • Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned
  • This position will report to the Regional Medical Director (RMD) and/or Area Clinical Operations Director (ACOD)

Minimum Qualifications

  • Board Certified (or Board Eligible) and Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice
  • Advanced degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program of study
  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in accordance with the state of Ohio
  • Current DEA registration
  • Must be DOT certified
  • Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses
  • Experience with reading diagnostic studies including x-rays and EKGs
  • BLS certification (we will provide this if needed)
  • Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Care
  • Experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees

Personal Characteristics

  • Outstanding bedside manner with children and adults
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees
  • Positive, energetic attitude which inspires other team members
  • Sense of service and team orientation absent of hubris
  • Desire to contribute to building and maintaining a great organization

In addition to the above requirements, we are seeking team members with the

following qualities:

  • Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
  • A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the organizations mission to provide uncompromising service.
  • A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day!

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Practice Providers will plan, evaluate, and implement high-quality medical care for both adults and children, adhering to service standards and ensuring high patient satisfaction. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records, completing necessary documentation, and participating in professional development activities.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible and licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Ohio, holding a current DEA registration and DOT certification. Required experience includes performing procedures like suturing and abscess drainage, and interpreting diagnostic studies such as X-rays and EKGs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

X-ray InterpretationEKG InterpretationACLS CertificationATLS CertificationPALS CertificationNALS Certification

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 66% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 60% of Urgent Care (NP) listings

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Living in Amherst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible 3-day/12-hour week
No overnight shifts
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Malpractice coverage including tail
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Matching 401K
Career growth opportunities