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.
