Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Urgent Care

About The Urgent Care

The Urgent Care has served Southeast Louisiana since 2004, growing to five walk-in clinics across the Greater New Orleans area and treating more than 500,000 patients along the way. We deliver high-quality, accessible, and compassionate care to individuals and families, both in person and through statewide telehealth. We offer a supportive clinical environment, competitive compensation, and real opportunities for growth and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, physical exams, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, EKGs, and laboratory studies
• Perform common urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, and wound care
• Prescribe appropriate medications and develop treatment plans consistent with current medical guidelines
• Accurately document all patient encounters and maintain timely electronic medical records
• Communicate clearly with patients about their diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and clinic teams to ensure continuity of care
• Rotate between multiple clinic locations as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Certification by NCCPA (for PAs), or by ANCC or AANP (for NPs; FNP required)
• Minimum of two years of experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care (three years preferred)
• Certified BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS
• Active DEA registration and state prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain)
• Proficiency in minor procedures and interpreting diagnostic test results
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and patient engagement skills
• Ability and willingness to commute to all The Urgent Care clinic locations as needed
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus
• Current DOT Certification (FMCSA Medical Examiner Certification) is a plus

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and standard billing and coding practices
• Familiarity with EMR systems and digital documentation workflows
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative clinical team
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive, team-based clinical environment
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education
• Variety and flexibility across five clinic locations

To Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration. We look forward to welcoming a new team member committed to excellence in care and community service.

The Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.