Rapid Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage in a Rapid Care setting in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This opportunity offers the chance to care for patients with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will provide comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of urgent and episodic medical conditions. The APP will collaborate with physicians, specialists, nursing staff, and ancillary team members to develop and implement patient-centered care plans. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, coordinating referrals and follow-up care, and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses and injuries

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including biological, social, and psychological evaluations

Order, interpret, and review diagnostic testing

Develop and implement treatment plans

Perform procedures within scope of practice and credentialing

Coordinate care with specialty services when appropriate

Provide patient education and discharge instructions

Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

Participate in the education of medical, nursing, and advanced practice students as applicable

Nurse Practitioner Qualifications

Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program with a Master's Degree in Nursing

National Certification through a recognized APRN Certification Center

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia

FNP or ACNP certification preferred

Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required

PALS certification encouraged

Physician Assistant Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant training program

NCCPA certification required

Licensed or eligible for licensure through the West Virginia Board of Medicine or West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required

BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications required

PALS certification encouraged

Experience Requirements

Acute Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Medicine experience preferred

Eligible new graduates will be considered

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Located in the scenic Eastern Panhandle, Martinsburg offers a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities with easy access to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Northern Virginia. The area features beautiful outdoor recreation, historic attractions, and a growing healthcare community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals.