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Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Lancaster/Lebanon Urgent Care

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • vision vibrant and healthy communities supported by inclusive healthcare that embraces each member’s unique culture, needs, and values, and emboldens them to make healthful choices that fuel their well-being and the well-being of others. We believe in whole health. This means we address and heal disease but equally important, we work at the causes of the causes, the social ills that must be addressed to achieve true equity. We listen, learn, and embrace the complex lives and unique strengths of our patients, and we work hard to break down all barriers to care. This means we look through a grassroots lens. We connect with our communities because we are our communities. Each of us is a neighbor, a friend, a family member, and together, we are a trusted community health center.

Qualifications

  • vision of a Physician. He/she is responsible for examinations and treatment of patients within his/her scope of practice. He/she is responsible for the fulfillment of all obligations as noted by his/her professional association (Most cases will be NCCPA). SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES 1. Performs examinations and formulates treatment of patients including appropriate history, physical examinations laboratory and other diagnostic testing and referrals as necessary 2. Counsels and educates patients regarding their physical or mental health or delegates such education to a competent source 3. Recognizes complicated medical conditions that require referrals 4. Manages chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure 5. Prescribes medications and other treatments 6. Advises patients on how to prevent disease 7. Refers patients to community resources and agencies 8. Consults with his/her Supervising Physician(s) as necessary 9. Completes forms presented to him/her on behalf of the patients regarding the patients physical or mental condition 10. Completes forms necessary for the proper billing of patients and third-party payers 11. Completes forms necessary for other funding sources POSITION REQUIREMENTS Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board Certification by NCCPA Minimum of 2 years experience, required. English proficiency required ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In order to fulfill the requirements of this position, duties 1-11are considered essential functions of the job. ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT This position is required to participate in mandatory all staff meetings, team meetings and trainings

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform diagnostic and therapeutic tasks, including conducting physical examinations and formulating treatment plans for patients. They are responsible for managing chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and providing patient education while collaborating with a supervising physician.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and hold board certification or eligibility. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient examinationTreatment planningChronic condition managementMedication prescriptionPatient counselingHealth educationClinical documentationReferral managementPhysical examinationMedical history takingDiabetes managementHypertension managementPreventive medicine

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 38 employers

CME allowance
80%
401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Lancaster

Typical market rent
$1,547/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lancaster, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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