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Carbon Health
San Marcos, California

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Per Diem

Physician AssistantPer Diem

Listed compensation

$59.25-$63.17/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our National Network as a Per Diem Urgent Care Clinician (PA/NP)

Are you ready to advance your career in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative healthcare environment? Join our team as a Per Diem clinician and discover endless opportunities to grow with us. Whether you’re seeking flexibility or envisioning a pathway to a rewarding part-time or full-time role, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

Your Role

As an essential member of our clinical team, you’ll provide exceptional, patient-centered care while being part of a high-performing team committed to excellence.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for a variety of urgent care conditions.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including x-rays, labs, and EKGs.
  • Perform typical urgent care procedures, such as wound closures, I&Ds, and splint applications.

Collaborate with a network of peers and specialists to enhance patient outcomes. At Carbon Health, you’ll never truly work solo—you’ll always have immediate access to a supervisor or experienced colleague if you ever need support.

Triage and manage patients efficiently to maintain a smooth clinic flow.

  • Why Start as a Per Diem Clinician?
  • We know flexibility is key, and starting as a per diem clinician lets you explore our organization while enjoying these benefits:
  • 401(k) Match: Eligible for a 2% employer match to support your financial goals.
  • Weekend & Holiday Differential: Earn a 6.1% bonus on top of your base hourly rate for working weekends and company designated holidays.
  • Vibrant Culture: Engage with a collaborative, nationwide network of professionals.

Path to Growth: Opportunities to transition to part-time or full-time employment when available, unlocking more benefits and earning potential.

  • Opportunities for Growth
  • When you’re ready to grow with us, part-time and full-time clinicians gain access to:
  • Productivity Bonuses: Earn up to 28% of your base salary in additional incentives.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes Health Insurance, PTO, Sabbatical, Disability, and Parental Leave.
  • Educational Advancement: Participate in weekly didactics, topical grand rounds, and hands-on procedure labs.
  • Career Development: Explore leadership pathways and training opportunities within our expanding network.

What We Offer

At Carbon Health, we’re committed to creating a workplace designed with clinicians in mind:

National Leader in Urgent Care Medicine: With clinics across the Southern California area, you’ll have access to credentialing in multiple markets, offering opportunities to pick up shifts across various locations.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with CarbyOS, our proprietary AI-powered EHR, designed to save time and enhance accuracy.

Supportive Environment: Join a high functioning, team-oriented workplace where your success and well-being are prioritized.

Dynamic Community: Be part of a network of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

About You

We’re looking for motivated clinicians eager to grow with us, contribute to a culture of excellence, and embrace opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant: Medical/Master’s degree with a valid state license and national certification.
  • Nurse Practitioner: RN license, NP certification, and a valid state license.

Requirements

  • Valid and unrestricted medical license.
  • Ability to treat patients of all ages.

DOT Certification: Must be obtained prior to your start date. Carbon will cover the course and exam fees and provide a roadmap and resources to help you succeed.

BLS certification is required and must be obtained before your first day with Carbon Health

Start Your Path with Carbon Health Today!

Begin your journey as a per diem clinician and experience the freedom to explore while gaining access to a career full of opportunities. Join a team committed to innovation, growth, and making a difference—one patient at a time.

Apply today and see how far your career can go with Carbon Health.

Per Diem Base Rate: $59.25 - $63.17 hourly

Compensation offers include an hourly rate and a balance of factors such as level of education, experience, work history, and geographic location. The Company complies with all state and local wage and hour laws. Carbon Health will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for urgent care conditions while performing procedures like wound closures and splint applications. Collaborate with a network of peers and specialists to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisWound ClosureI&DSplint ApplicationDiagnostic InterpretationClinical DocumentationCollaboration

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

Top contract/1099 Physician Assistant Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 26 employers

12
<$175k
11
$175k-200k
0
$200k-225k
3
$225k-250k
2
$250k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
72% this job
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Marcos

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$867k
Typical market rent
$3,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Carbon Health

Hospitals and Health Care
CA, CO, KS, MA, OH, NJ, TX, WA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Match
Weekend & Holiday Differential
Productivity Bonuses
Health Insurance
PTO
Sabbatical
Disability
Parental Leave