Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Opportunity

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time or part-time permanent opportunity with an established urgent care practice in North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to focus on direct patient care in a supportive, well-equipped clinical environment without the administrative responsibilities associated with operating a private practice. Providers will treat a diverse patient population, including pediatric patients as young as 6 months, while benefiting from flexible scheduling and a strong work-life balance.

Position Details

Job Type: Permanent

Specialty: Urgent Care

Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Lenoir, NC

Schedule: Full-time or part-time

EMR: Electronic medical records; paperless office

Schedule Full-Time: Up to 40 hours per week

Part-Time: Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability

Work-Life Balance: Three- to four-day workweek and block scheduling options

Call Requirements: No on-call responsibilities

Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM Weekends: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Clinical Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries requiring urgent care.

Assess and treat pediatric patients as young as 6 months, along with adolescent and adult patients.

Perform annual, sports, school, and pre-employment physicals.

Administer vaccinations.

Interpret laboratory results and X-rays to support diagnosis and treatment.

Perform minor procedures requiring local anesthesia.

Document patient encounters and treatment plans in the EMR.

Provide efficient, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population.

Practice Environment

Outpatient urgent care setting with a diverse range of patient conditions.

On-site CLIA-approved laboratory with moderately complex testing capabilities.

On-site digital X-ray equipment.

State-of-the-art clinical equipment and paperless documentation.

Administrative, billing, collections, and office-management responsibilities handled by the practice.

No on-call responsibilities or overnight shifts.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly compensation of $55–$61.

Monthly bonus opportunities, depending on the compensation plan.

401(k) with employer match.

Annual Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) contribution: $2,000 for individual coverage. $4,000 for family coverage.

Paid time off (PTO).

100% employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Medical license fee reimbursement.

UpToDate subscription provided.

DOT certification training reimbursement.

Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant eligible to practice in North Carolina.

Pediatric clinical experience is required.

Emergency Department experience is preferred.

Full-Time: Board certification or board eligibility, as applicable to the provider's discipline.

Part-Time: Minimum of three years of clinical experience in Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.

Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Active DEA registration.

Current DOT certification or willingness to obtain certification.

CAQH registration.

Professional demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.