Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care- La Plata

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La Plata, Maryland$118K - $168KFull TimeUrgent Care
Practice Authority in Maryland
Full Practice

Practice independently without physician oversight.

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Maryland Medical System as a Urgent Care NP or PA – La Plata, 12-Hour Shifts in La Plata, Maryland.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide side-by-side clinical training shifts to ensure new providers develop the hands-on procedural skills.

Requirements

  • quality, and patient
  • centered care to individuals and families across the communities we serve. We are transforming healthcare delivery through convenient, accessible, and affordable services for a wide range of non
  • related injuries, and preoperative evaluations. Providers work 12
  • hour clinical shifts (8:00 a. m. – 8:00 p. m.). Urgent care is a fast

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $118K - $168K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Maryland Medical System in La Plata, Maryland.

Key Skills

Patient CareUrgent Care MedicineSuturingClinical LeadershipEHR ProficiencyEmergency MedicinePrimary CarePreoperative EvaluationsEmployee Health Physicals
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Position Insights

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Urgent Care position at University of Maryland Medical System is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Compensation Analysis

University of Maryland Medical System lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $57k to $80k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in La Plata, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($57k–$80k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Urgent Care Medicine, Suturing, Clinical Leadership, EHR Proficiency, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Preoperative Evaluations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.

Core responsibilities: Serve as a clinical leader providing medical care for patients aged one and older for non-emergency illnesses and injuries. Collaborate with medical assistants and radiologic technologists in a fast-paced environment to ensure exceptional patient experiences.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Malpractice Coverage, CME Allowance, Clinical Training. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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