Family Nurse Practitioner / PA - Carolina QuickCare, Hickory NC

About the Role

Carolina QuickCare is hiring a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our Hickory clinic. Hickory is a mid-sized city in the western Piedmont foothills, known for its growing tech corridor and easy access to both Charlotte and the mountains.

What to expect: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week, $55-$70/hour ($103K-$131K annually), no on-call, and a benefits package recognized as a Top 10 program nationally among private urgent care organizations. Additional highlights include student loan repayment assistance, company-paid malpractice insurance, productivity incentives above base pay, and a 401(k) with company match.

You will be the primary provider on-site, managing acute and episodic care independently in a fast-paced urgent care setting. You are supported by established clinical protocols, a dedicated clinic support team, and direct access to clinical leadership and network resources. Onboarding includes a structured clinical orientation designed to set you up for success from day one.

Clinical Responsibilities


Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute and episodic conditions. Perform common urgent care procedures, including laceration repair, abscess drainage, splinting, wound care, and DOT physicals. Order, review, and interpret diagnostic testing, including in-house labs and imaging.


Prescribe medications appropriately and provide patient education on treatment plans, follow-up care, and preventive health. Document encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic medical record. Collaborate with clinic staff to maintain efficient patient flow, quality outcomes, and a strong patient experience.


Practice Environment


Average patient volume of 3-4 patients per hour, supporting thorough evaluation, quality care, and complete documentation. Clinical leadership and network resources are accessible when needed.


Fully equipped clinics with on-site diagnostics and Experity EMR. Established workflows and clinical protocols to support efficient, high-quality care delivery.


Schedule

• Full-time, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Schedules are published in advance via a self-scheduling system
• Additional shifts are easily available via the scheduling app with time-and-a-half pay after 40 hours per week

Compensation


Hourly rate of $55-$70/hour based on experience, credentials, and clinic location. Annual equivalent of approximately $103K-$131K. Productivity incentives are available above base compensation. Signing and relocation bonuses may be offered based on clinic location and operational need.


Benefits


Carolina QuickCare's benefits package has been recognized as a Top 10 program nationally among private urgent care organizations.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA with employer contribution match
• Company-paid malpractice insurance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• PTO
• Generous annual CME allowance covering continuing education and licensure renewal
• Paid and rotating holidays with clinics closed on 6 major holidays
• Flexible spending options

Qualifications

• Licensed FNP-C or PA-C in North Carolina, or eligible for licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• 1+ years of urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach to care

About Carolina QuickCare


Carolina QuickCare is one of the fastest-growing urgent care platforms in North Carolina, operating as part of a network of 40+ clinics across North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Missouri. The organization offers providers a stable, well-resourced practice environment with the infrastructure and flexibility to build a long-term career within a multi-state network.


Equal Opportunity Employer


We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

This position has no fixed application deadline. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

No agencies or staffing firms. Direct applicants only.

Equal Opportunity Employer


This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.