Nurse Practitioner- Urgent Care

Seeking a Compassionate Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner in Birmingham, AL Summary: Our client is seeking a experienced and compassionate Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team in delivering high-quality care to our diverse and underserved patient population. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, enjoys treating a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries, and is passionate about providing timely, high-quality care that improves access for patients in our communities. Core Responsibilities: Comprehensive Clinical Care: Urgent Care providers play a critical role in delivering convenient, same-day care while helping patients avoid unnecessary emergency department visits. Treat a diverse mix of acute and episodic conditions and deliver convenient, same-day care to patients of all ages. Perform office-based procedures including suturing, wound care, I&Ds, splinting, foreign body removal, and point-of-care testing. Team-Based Care & Coordination: Collaborate with nurses, care coordinators, urgent care team, and specialists to manage care transitions, ensuring continuity. Patient Advocacy & Communication: Build trusting, long-term relationships through effective, empathetic communication. Educate patients and families on disease management and healthy lifestyle changes. Efficient Workflow & Technology Adoption: Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to maintain accurate, up-to-date, and detailed documentation in the electronic medical record system. Practice Highlights Setting: Urgent Care Patient Base: All Ages EMR: Athena Scheduling Options (Choose Your Preferred Model): Option 1 — Rotating Schedule Week 1: Monday–Sunday Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday Designed for clinicians who prefer predictable rotation with built‑in lighter weeks. Option 2 — 7 On / 7 Off Seven consecutive days on Seven consecutive days off Ideal for NPs who value extended downtime and strong work‑life balance. Requirements Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program Current unrestricted APRN or PA license National board certification & BLS certification DEA registration (or ability to obtain) Preferred Qualifications: Prior Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Primary Care experience Experience managing a broad spectrum of acute conditions Experience performing minor procedures and office-based interventions Benefits Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package CME allowance and professional development support Malpractice coverage Opportunities for career growth