Urgent Care Physician Assistant (PA) in Virginia

Job Overview

Job Opportunity – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Urgent Care – Virginia

Start Date: As soon as credentialed (60-90 days)

Location: Richmond, Virginia (multiple locations across the Richmond area)

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12+ hours per shift depending on patient flow; Clinics operate 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Expected to see all patients who arrive during scheduled hours; Weekend coverage included

Highlights:

• Locum or locum-to-permanent opportunity with potential for long-term placement
• 100% outpatient urgent care setting with episodic, acute care patient volume
• Diverse patient population from birth through geriatrics with varied case presentations
• Average patient volume ranges from 25 to 50 per day depending on clinic and season
• Epic EMR system in use across all locations
• No call coverage required
• Perform a wide range of urgent care procedures including laceration repair, I&D, splinting, casting, joint reduction, x-ray interpretation, and point-of-care diagnostics

Requirements:

• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Virginia
• Board Certification required
• Active DEA and BLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an Emergency Department, Primary Care, or Urgent Care setting
• Proficiency in urgent care procedures: suturing, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, splinting/casting, joint reduction, x-ray and EKG interpretation, and point-of-care lab testing
• Clean background with no malpractice or licensure issues
• Local candidates preferred; travel expenses not provided

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced advanced practice provider seeking a dynamic urgent care role with variety and autonomy. You'll provide essential episodic care to a diverse patient population across multiple well-established clinics, with the flexibility of a locum assignment and the potential to transition into a permanent position. Join a team committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care to the community.