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

This full-time contract on-site role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality patient-centered care within a fast-paced medical practice setting.

As a Locum NP or PA in our Urgent Care department you will evaluate diagnose and treat patients presenting with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. You will work closely with the clinical team to ensure timely efficient and compassionate care for every patient who walks through our doors.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including histories and physical examinations
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries commonly seen in urgent care settings
• Order perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory work and imaging as appropriate
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with clinical guidelines
• Prescribe medications and provide patient education on treatment medication use and follow-up care
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing wound care and splinting when indicated
• Document all patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with physicians nurses and support staff to maintain efficient clinic operations
• Refer patients to specialists or higher levels of care when clinically necessary
• Adhere to all regulatory safety and compliance standards in patient care

• Current unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Louisiana
• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program with appropriate national board certification
• Prior experience in urgent care emergency medicine or primary care settings preferred
• Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems and documentation practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to delivering compassionate evidence-based patient-centered 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