Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Locum Tenens Ongoing Opportunity

WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an Urgent Care locum tenens opportunity in Central Pennsylvania. This assignment offers a flexible schedule in a collaborative urgent care network while providing the autonomy to practice independently across multiple clinic locations.

• Start: As Soon as Credentialed
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Commitment: Ongoing
• Schedule: Monday Sunday, 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
• Setting: Urgent Care
• Onsite Requirement: Yes float between four clinic locations within approximately 30 miles
  

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine advanced practice provider who is confident practicing independently while caring for patients of all ages.

Providers will float between four clinic locations in the Central Pennsylvania region and evaluate a wide variety of low-acuity illnesses and injuries. Common presentations include upper respiratory illnesses, cold and flu symptoms, rashes, abrasions, sprains, minor burns, and minor orthopedic injuries. Responsibilities include wound care, incision and drainage procedures, splinting, and other routine urgent care procedures. Patients requiring higher levels of care will be referred to the local emergency department.

Providers will work independently while receiving remote physician support when needed. Clinics are staffed with Medical Assistants and Radiologic Technologists to support patient care.

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Pennsylvania License
• Pennsylvania DEA
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
• Minimum of 2 years of Urgent Care experience or 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience
• Comfortable treating patients 6 months of age and older
• Experience with:
  • Suturing, wound care, and incision & drainage
  • Splinting and minor orthopedic procedures
  • X-rays and EKGs
  • Blood draws and IV placement
  • Independent practice
• Must reside within a 2 3 hour driving radius of the coverage area
  

• Epic EMR
• Average patient volume of 3 4 patients per hour
• Medical Assistant and Radiologic Technologist support onsite
• One to three providers scheduled daily
• Remote physician support available for clinical escalation
• Float coverage between four clinic locations within approximately 30 miles

Please indicate the level of comfort and experience with the following:

• Suturing, wound care, and incision & drainage
• Splinting and orthopedic procedures
• X-rays and EKG interpretation
• Blood draws and IV placement
• Independent practice
• Pediatric patients (6 months and older)

WPA Medicine Staffing is a physician-owned staffing firm dedicated to connecting healthcare providers with exceptional locum tenens opportunities nationwide. Our experienced recruitment team provides personalized support throughout credentialing, travel coordination, and every step of your assignment so you can focus on delivering outstanding patient care.

Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
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