About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums 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
Position Overview
Seeking a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide full-time Urgent Care coverage. The provider will work independently across multiple clinic locations, evaluating and treating patients of all ages with common urgent care conditions and minor injuries.
Compensation:
$125/hr
Schedule
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Full-time
Monday Sunday
8:00 AM 8:00 PM
No call
Ongoing assignment
Practice Setting
Urgent Care
Outpatient
Provider will rotate between multiple clinic locations within approximately 30 miles of each other.
Drive-in candidates only (within a 2 3 hour radius)
Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat patients with acute illnesses and minor injuries
Perform suturing, wound care, and incision & drainage (I&D)
Apply splints and manage orthopedic injuries
Interpret X-rays and EKGs
Draw blood and start IVs
Treat patients of all ages, including pediatric patients (6 months and older)
Work independently with remote physician support available when needed
Refer high-acuity patients to the emergency department as appropriate
Patient Volume
Approximately 3 4 patients per hour
Approximately 80% adult and 20% pediatric patients
EMR
Epic
Support Staff
Medical Assistants
Radiology Technologists
Clinics staffed with 1 3 providers daily
Remote physician available for escalation when needed
Requirements
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Active Pennsylvania license
DEA and CSR
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
Minimum 1 year of experience
At least 2 years of Urgent Care experience or 1 year of Emergency Medicine experience
Comfortable treating patients ages 6 months and older
Comfortable performing:
Suturing and wound care
Incision and drainage (I&D)
Splinting
X-ray and EKG interpretation
Blood draws and IV placement
Able to work independently
Drive-in candidate located within a 2 3 hour radius
Additional Information
Temporary and full privileges available
Estimated credentialing timeframe: approximately 90 days
Ongoing coverage due to team growth
Mileage, lodging, parking, rental car, and fuel reimbursement available per policy.
Worksite address
altoona, PA, 16601, US
Who can apply
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