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The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed. This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations. This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre and post procedure care, prescribing, and patient care follow-ups. Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs. Within this position the PA/NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed. Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed.
Department Description:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) Required
DEA Required
Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or
Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing Required
Experience:
1 Year Clinical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Preferred
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed. This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations. This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre and post procedure care, prescribing, and patient care follow-ups. Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs. Within this position the PA/NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed. Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed.
Department Description:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) Required
DEA Required
Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or
Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing Required
Experience:
1 Year Clinical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Preferred
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Who's Hiring
- Carbon Health80
- Vohra Wound Physicians56
- CRH Healthcare33
- NextCare Urgent Care30
- Sutter Health24
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services96
- Technology & Software15
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Insurance3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in urgent care physician assistant jobs.
- Current NCCPA certification and an active state PA license
- Minimum one to two years of urgent care or emergency medicine experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certification
- Proficiency with an electronic medical record system
- Experience independently performing procedures such as suturing, splinting, and wound care
- Strong diagnostic skills for undifferentiated acute presentations across all age groups
Tips for Your Urgent Care Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for fast-paced settings
Urgent care employers scan for throughput metrics and autonomy indicators. Highlight patient volume you've managed per shift, your comfort with procedures like laceration repair or splinting, and any experience triaging undifferentiated presentations without direct physician oversight.
Target postings that list your certifications
Listings that call out NCCPA certification, BLS, and ACLS by name are written by hiring teams who know what they need. Applying to those roles means less back-and-forth and faster screening, so prioritize them when you're searching.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists urgent care physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show EMR fluency on your resume
Urgent care clinics run on speed, and hiring managers want to know you won't slow the queue learning new software. Name the specific electronic medical record systems you've used, like eClinicalWorks or Athena, directly in your work history.
Prepare a procedure log before interviewing
Interviewers at urgent care groups often ask how many times you've performed specific procedures independently. Having a rough procedure log ready, even a mental one, lets you answer confidently and positions you as a PA who can hit the ground running.
Negotiate schedule before accepting an offer
Urgent care roles frequently involve weekend, evening, and holiday shifts that aren't always spelled out in the job post. Ask directly about shift rotation structure, mandatory holiday coverage, and how schedule changes are handled before you sign.
Urgent Care Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most urgent care physician assistants?
Carbon Health, Vohra Wound Physicians, and CRH Healthcare are hiring the most urgent care physician assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Maryland, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume at large urgent care chains tends to shift seasonally, so checking listings frequently gives you the most accurate picture.
How many urgent care physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 19% of urgent care physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in telehealth triage, occupational health case management, and utilization review roles rather than direct patient care positions. The majority of urgent care PA jobs still require in-person presence at a clinic or facility.
How do you become an urgent care physician assistant?
You need to complete an accredited PA program, pass the PANCE to earn NCCPA certification, and obtain a state PA license where you plan to practice. After licensure, most urgent care employers expect at least some clinical experience managing acute presentations, which you can build through rotations, an emergency medicine fellowship, or an entry-level urgent care role.
How do you get hired as an urgent care physician assistant with little experience?
Focus on roles at high-volume, protocol-driven urgent care chains, which often hire new graduates because they have structured onboarding and supervising physicians on-site. Emphasize any emergency medicine or family medicine rotation hours, your comfort with common urgent care procedures from training, and your ability to work efficiently under time pressure. A willingness to work less desirable shifts also improves your chances significantly.
What does the urgent care physician assistant interview process look like?
Most urgent care PA interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your clinical background and availability, followed by an in-person or virtual interview with a medical director or lead PA. Expect scenario-based questions about how you'd handle specific presentations, questions about procedure confidence, and a conversation about shift expectations. Some groups ask you to do a brief working interview or shadow shift before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to urgent care physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to urgent care physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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