Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Description

HPA Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant Urgent Care for a locum tenens job in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Urgent Care
• Discipline : Physician Assistant
• Start Date : 01 / 02 / 2026
• Duration : 2 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Locum Tenens

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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.

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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.

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Providers can expect to earn approximately$50,000   over the assignment , depending on shift count and schedule.

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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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Monday–Friday : 7 : 00 AM – 7 : 00 PM

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Saturday–Sunday : 7 : 00 AM – 3 : 00 PM

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Setting : 100% outpatient urgent care

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Average Volume : 35–40 patients per day

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Procedures : Foreign body removal, suturing, incision & drainage, casting, and DME fitting

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Team : Supportive staff with physician oversight

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Orientation : 1 day prior to first shift (required)

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No call or inpatient duties

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HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency

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Prepaid travel and lodging

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Malpractice coverage provided (A+ rated carrier)

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Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses or injuries

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Perform urgent care procedures (suturing, I&Ds, casting, splinting, DME fitting)

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Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate

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Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to maintain efficient patient flow

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Document accurately and completely in the EMR system

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Provide patient education and continuity of care coordination

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Certification : Board-Certified NP (AANP / ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA)

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Licensure : Active North Carolina license (or ability to obtain)

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Certifications : BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA required)

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Experience : 2+ years of urgent-care, family-practice, or emergency-medicine experience preferred

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Soft Skills : Adaptable, collaborative, and efficient under high patient volumes

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HPA Healthcare Job ID #3519. Posted job title : Urgent Care Locum Tenens Physician Assistant

About HPA Healthcare

About HPA Healthcare

Proudly Joint Commission Certified, HPA Healthcare is a woman and minority owned company based in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina; we’re all about connecting talented clinicians with hospitals and clinics across the country. Our founders started the company because they saw how tough it can be when patients don’t have quick access to care. They truly believe that every patient deserves compassionate, timely care—and that belief is what drives us every day.

We’re here to help clinicians like you make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, so that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.

Our Mission

At HPA Healthcare, our mission is simple : do the right thing for patients—always. We are committed to improving patient outcomes by bridging healthcare access gaps with skilled, compassionate clinicians who excel in diverse populations and clinical settings. By fostering trust with patients, supporting families, and collaborating with care teams, we empower our clinicians to deliver the high-quality, patient-centered care that every individual deserves.

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