Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Lakewood, OH
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
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5K Sign On Bonus
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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!
* Full Time Benefits at just 30 hours or more!
* 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!
INDNP
Key Responsibilities
Plan, evaluate, and implement high-quality medical care for adult and pediatric patients in an urgent care setting. Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with center physicians to ensure patient satisfaction and safety.
Requirements
Must be a Board Certified/Eligible Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in Ohio with a current DEA registration and DOT certification. Experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred, along with proficiency in suturing and diagnostic reading.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Lakewood, OH at University Hospitals Urgent Care a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 828 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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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