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

The Urgent Care • Greater New Orleans, Louisiana

The Urgent Care is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or a Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical team across five walk-in locations in the Greater New Orleans area. This is a full-scope role in an established practice, offering meaningful clinical autonomy, a varied case mix, and the support of a collaborative provider team.

Position Overview

In this role, 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. The position is available on a full-time or part-time basis and requires rotation among our Greater New Orleans clinic locations.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

Education, licensure, and certification - 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

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a brief cover letter describing their clinical background and interest in the position. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we respond to every candidate we advance.

If you value fast-paced clinical work, independent decision-making, and genuine relationships with the patients in front of you, we would welcome your application and we would be glad to introduce you to the team.