JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
  
• Specialty: NP/PA - Urgent Care
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Wilmington, NC
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Malpractice insurance provided by vendor; travel and lodging not covered; limited mileage reimbursement (60 miles roundtrip)
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics (6 months and up)
  
• Average Daily Volume: 40 patients/day
  
• Case Mix: Urgent care, adults and pediatrics; minor procedures (I&D, laceration repair, ear irrigation, etc.)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Supervising physician available offsite
  
• Support Staff: MAs: 1, Office Staff: 1
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified required
  
• Licenses: Active NC license
  
• DEA: Active NC DEA required
  
• Certifications: BLS; DOT, PALS/ACLS preferred.
  
• Experience: Minimum 12 months of experience; new graduates not considered.
  
• Other Qualifications:
  
• Must be local to the area
  
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
  
• Experience treating adults and pediatrics
  
• Ability to work as sole provider in high-volume setting; strong interpersonal skills.
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care services to patients of all ages (6 months and up) as the sole provider.
  
• Perform minor procedures including incision and drainage, laceration repair, and ear irrigation.
  
• Utilize Epic EMR for all patient documentation and charting.
  
• Maintain a positive, patient-centered attitude in line with FastMed's culture of high-quality community care.
  
• Collaborate with on-site support staff and offsite supervising physician as needed.