Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Primary Care
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
This is a contract, on-site position within the Medical Practice industry, offering an opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.
In this role, you will deliver comprehensive primary care services, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and preventive health management. You will work closely with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care and maintain the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including histories and physical examinations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic primary care conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians
- Prescribe medications and order diagnostic tests in accordance with state regulations and practice protocols
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices
- Perform routine preventive care, including immunizations, screenings, and wellness examinations
- Document patient encounters accurately and maintain compliant electronic health records
- Coordinate referrals and follow-up care with specialists and other healthcare providers
- Adhere to clinical guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
- Support continuity of care and ensure a positive experience for patients and families
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of practice
- Board certification from the relevant national certifying body (ANCC or NCCPA)
- Graduation from an accredited NP or PA program
- Prior experience in primary care or a related outpatient setting
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse patient populations
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Preferred: Experience with locum or contract assignments and rapid onboarding
- Preferred: DEA registration and familiarity with state-specific prescribing requirements
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts
No call or weekends
Setting: Outpatient
Daily Volume: 18-20 patients
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric
Case Types: Bread-and-butter cases
Support Staff: MAs, RNs, and PSRs
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
BLS required
Paid travel and expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Primary Care at Rinvio Recruitment a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Primary Care (NP) — ranked against 1,069 active Primary Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 62% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in primary care (np) | ranked against 1,069 Primary Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $150k (middle half $137k–$167k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Maine | 9 active | 1,122 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 62% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maine Nurse Practitioner listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 12% offer loan repayment121 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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