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WPA Medicine Staffing lists this Urgent Care Physician Assistant opportunity in altoona, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Urgent Care NP/PA Needed Pennsylvania Locum Tenens November 2026 Start
WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum tenens Urgent Care opportunity beginning November 2, 2026. This assignment offers full-time coverage in a collaborative urgent care network while providing the autonomy to practice independently across multiple clinic locations.
Assignment Highlights Start: November 2, 2026
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Commitment: Ongoing
Schedule: Monday Sunday, 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
Setting: Urgent Care
Onsite Requirement: Yes float between three clinic locations within a 30-mile radius
Credentialing Timeframe: TBD
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine advanced practice provider who is comfortable practicing independently while caring for patients of all ages.
Providers will evaluate and treat common urgent care conditions including upper respiratory illnesses, cold and flu symptoms, rashes, abrasions, sprains, minor burns, and other low-acuity illnesses and injuries. Responsibilities include wound care, incision and drainage procedures, splinting, and management of minor orthopedic injuries. Higher-acuity patients are referred to the local emergency department.
The clinics are staffed with Medical Assistants and Radiologic Technologists, with physician support available remotely when needed. Providers should be comfortable working independently and collaborating with remote physician support as appropriate.
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 and wound care
Incision and drainage (I&D)
Splinting and minor orthopedic procedures
Ordering and interpreting X-rays and EKGs
Blood draws and IV placement
Independent practice
Must reside within a 2 3 hour driving radius of the practice locations
IMLC candidates cannot be considered
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 when needed
Float coverage between three clinic locations within approximately 30 miles
Submission Information Please indicate the provider's level of comfort and experience with the following:
Suturing, wound care, and incision & drainage
Splinting and orthopedic procedures
X-rays and EKGs
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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altoona, PA, 16602, US
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