Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Urgent Care

This is a contract, on-site role within the Medical Practice industry, offering an opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and minor illnesses and injuries, working alongside a collaborative clinical team to ensure timely, effective care for every patient. This position is well suited for an associate-level clinician looking to apply their clinical skills in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute and minor medical conditions in an urgent care setting
• Perform comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
• Diagnose conditions and develop appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work, X-rays, and point-of-care testing
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education on treatment, medication use, and follow-up care
• Perform minor procedures such as wound repair, suturing, splinting, and abscess drainage as appropriate
• Document patient encounters accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and support personnel to ensure coordinated patient care
• Refer patients to specialists or higher levels of care when clinically indicated
• Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

Current, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Louisiana

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with current board certification (ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA)
• Prior experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills across a broad range of conditions
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to varying patient volumes, schedules, and clinic needs
• Current DEA registration and BLS certification preferred
• Strong teamwork skills and a commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Schedule: 3x 12-hour shifts per week (7:45a-8:15p), rotating schedule
• No call required

Shifts available at multiple facilities

Patient Census: 45 per shift

EMR: Cerner

Must be board-certified or board-eligible

ACLS, BLS, and PALS required

Paid travel & expenses