Urgent Care/ Occ Med - Nurse Practitioner- Locum Tenens
Job at a glance
Job description
Locations: Tigard (TI), NE Portland (NE), Oregon City (OC)
Pay Rate: $80–$90 per hour
We are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners to provide locum tenens coverage for a fast-paced urgent care and occupational medicine practice across multiple clinics in the Portland metro area. Assignments are available at the Tigard, NE Portland, and Oregon City locations.
This role involves a mix of urgent care and occupational medicine services, including work-related assessments, minor injury care, routine urgent care needs, and occasional DOT physicals (DOT certification preferred but not required). Providers work independently with strong MA and front-desk support at each clinic.
Position Details
- Setting: Outpatient Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine
- Schedule:
- Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (11-hour shifts)
- Weekends: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (9-hour shifts)
- Shifts per Week: Capped at 3–4 shifts/week to prevent provider fatigue
- Coverage Duration: Minimum of 5 shifts plus a 4–8 hour paid training shift
- Visit Length: 15-minute visits
- Patient Volume: Average 3–4 patients per hour (varies by clinic)
- Patients: Primarily adults; mix of scheduled and walk-ins
- Staffing Model: Solo NP/PA provider on site with MA and front-desk support
- EMR: Experity (training provided)
- Certifications: Board-certified NP, active state license; DOT certification ideal
- Experience Required: Minimum 2–3 years (5+ years strongly preferred)
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care for urgent medical needs
- Perform occupational health services (drug screens, injury evaluations, DOT physicals, etc.)
- Independently manage patient flow in a solo-provider setting
- Document visits in Experity EMR
- Coordinate follow-up or referrals as needed
Assignment Types
- Locum Tenens
- Locum-to-Perm
- Direct Hire Considered
Submission Requirements
- Updated CV
- Active state license
- Board certification
- DEA
- DOT certification (preferred)
- 2–3+ years of urgent care/occ med experience
- Experience highlights & references
Credentialing
- Turnaround: 3–5 days
- Required Items: CV, NPDB check, employment verifications, licensure, DEA, CHQ, PECOS account, and state-specific workers’ compensation registrations