Urgent Care Locum Tenens Physician Assistant
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Job description
Position Overview
One of our Partners, is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The provider will join a well-established outpatient team seeing patients of all ages in a high-volume urgent care setting.
This position features a rotating 36-hour workweek (three 12-hour shifts), a consistent weekday schedule, no call, and a strong clinical support team. Based on verified 2025 market data for urgent-care APPs in the Southeast, this opportunity ranks in the top 15% nationally for compensation.
Providers can expect to earn approximately$50,000 over the assignment, depending on shift count and schedule.
Assignment Highlights
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Coverage Dates: January 2 – March 31, 2026
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Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (rotating, ~36 hours/week)
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Shift Hours:
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Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Setting: 100% outpatient urgent care
Average Volume: 35–40 patients per day
Procedures: Foreign body removal, suturing, incision & drainage, casting, and DME fitting
Team: Supportive staff with physician oversight
Orientation: 1 day prior to first shift (required)
No call or inpatient duties
HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency
Prepaid travel and lodging
Malpractice coverage provided (A+ rated carrier)
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses or injuries
Perform urgent care procedures (suturing, I&Ds, casting, splinting, DME fitting)
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate
Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to maintain efficient patient flow
Document accurately and completely in the EMR system
Provide patient education and continuity of care coordination
Skills & Experience
Certification: Board-Certified NP (AANP/ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA)
Licensure: Active North Carolina license (or ability to obtain)
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA required)
Experience: 2+ years of urgent-care, family-practice, or emergency-medicine experience preferred
Soft Skills: Adaptable, collaborative, and efficient under high patient volumes