Physician Assistant (PA-C) / Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)— Urgent Care

The Urgent Care operates five walk-in clinic locations across the Greater New Orleans area, complemented by a statewide telehealth practice. You will provide comprehensive walk-in care to patients of all ages, managing a case mix that ranges from routine illness and minor injury to time-sensitive procedural work. You will practice with substantial independence, supported by an established supervising physician and a clinical team that values collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, physical examination, diagnosis, and treatment
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including radiographs, electrocardiograms, and laboratory testing
• Perform common urgent care procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, splinting, and wound care
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans consistent with current clinical guidelines
• Document patient encounters accurately and maintain timely electronic medical records
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions clearly and compassionately
• Collaborate with your supervising physician and clinic teams to ensure continuity of care
• Rotate among clinic locations across the Greater New Orleans area as assigned

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time basis
• Shift-based walk-in medicine with no continuing panel or overnight inbox responsibilities
• Rotation among Greater New Orleans clinic locations as assigned

Requirements

Education and Licensure (one of the following):

• Physician Assistant
  • Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current Louisiana Physician Assistant license in good standing
  • Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• Nurse Practitioner
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN or DNP)
  • Current Louisiana RN and APRN licensure in good standing
  • Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
  • Ability to enter into a collaborative practice agreement in accordance with Louisiana State Board of Nursing requirements

All Candidates

• Minimum of two years of practice as a PA or NP in urgent care, emergency medicine, family medicine, or primary care; three or more years preferred
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Active DEA registration and Louisiana prescriptive authority, or the ability to obtain both
• Demonstrated proficiency in minor procedures and interpretation of diagnostic studies
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel among clinic locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language proficiency
• Current DOT certification (FMCSA Medical Examiner)
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA, and standard billing and coding practices
• Experience with electronic medical record systems and digital documentation workflows
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a high-volume clinical setting