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WPA Medicine Staffing lists this Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner opportunity in harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Urgent Care NP/PA Needed Central Pennsylvania 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.
Assignment Highlights 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.
Requirements 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
Practice Environment 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)
Why WPA 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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harrisburg, PA, 17109, US
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