Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner, / Physician Assistant
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Job Description
Your job is more than a job Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care Full-time Multiple Locations Across Greater New Orleans: New Orleans (Uptown, Lakeview)
- Elmwood
- Kenner
- Chalmette
- Marrero
- Gretna Make an Impact—Fast Are you a compassionate, quick-thinking clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our Urgent Care team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality, accessible care for patients with immediate, non-emergent needs. As an Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, you’ll provide efficient, patient-centered care while helping reduce unnecessary emergency room visits—making a meaningful difference every day. What You’ll Do Fast-Paced Clinical Care Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and minor injuries Perform physical exams and patient assessments with speed and accuracy Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans Perform minor procedures including wound care, suturing, splinting, and infection management Patient Experience & Education Provide clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications Educate patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care Deliver compassionate, efficient care that prioritizes patient satisfaction Team Collaboration Work closely with a supportive, multidisciplinary care team Assist with care coordination, referrals, and follow-ups as needed Contribute to a positive, high-performing clinic culture Core
Responsibilities
Assessment & Clinical Judgment Assess acute, urgent, and occasionally complex patients for signs of instability Use clinical data to quickly determine appropriate care plans and next steps Intervention & Treatment Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute conditions Evaluate risks, benefits, and appropriateness of treatments and procedures Care Management Monitor patient response to treatment and adjust plans accordingly Promote injury prevention, health maintenance, and patient safety Support smooth transitions of care when escalation or referral is needed Education & Leadership Serve as a resource for patients, families, and clinical staff Participate in training, mentoring, and precepting students and new providers Quality & Safety Champion a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement Report and address safety concerns through established processes What You Bring Strong clinical decision-making skills and confidence in a fast-paced setting Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Adaptability with varying patient volumes and case complexity Commitment to delivering accessible, compassionate, high-quality care
Qualifications
Education Master’s Degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Studies Licensure & Certifications Active, unrestricted Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligible temporary permit) DEA registration and Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association Why Join Us?
Multiple convenient locations across the Greater New Orleans area Dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment Opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on patient access to care Supportive team culture focused on excellence, efficiency, and compassion WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond.
If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family.
From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and implement evidence-based treatment plans to reduce emergency room visits.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant studies and an active Louisiana license. Must hold DEA registration, CDS license, and BLS/ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner, / Physician Assistant at LCMC Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Urgent Care (NP) — ranked against 812 active Urgent Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 66% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in urgent care (np) | ranked against 812 Urgent Care (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $130k–$159k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Louisiana index 88.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Louisiana | 169 active | 14,235 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 66% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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