Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Shelby, NC

Job Description

Location: 419 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 28150 – Cross Streets:
Earl Rd. east of S. Dekalb St.

Status: Full‑Time

Schedule: Clinic hours are 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Mon – Fri and 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sat – Sun – Two – Three 12‑hour shifts per week with shorter 8‑hour shifts every other weekend – occasional holidays required

Compensation: $60–$80/hour (based on experience) + monthly productivity bonus

SIGN ON BONUS: $5,000.00

We are seeking a Full‑Time clinician to join our team in Shelby, NC. This role is ideal for clinicians who value variety, autonomy, and meaningful community impact while practicing in a fast‑paced, well‑supported urgent care environment.

Clinicians at Next Care enjoy true work–life balance, including no after‑hours tasks, flexible scheduling, and monthly schedules released in advance. Our full‑time schedules are designed, so clinicians are off more days than they work.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinical teams, strong peer relationships, clear practice guidelines, and accessible medical leadership who provide real‑time guidance and mentorship. The work is engaging and varied, with a broad patient population and generally low‑acuity presentations that keep skills sharp without the pressure of inpatient follow‑up.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting
• Manage acute illnesses, injuries, and occupational health visits
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including labs and imaging
• Perform urgent care procedures such as suturing and wound management (as applicable)
• Clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the EHR
• Code and bill services appropriately
• Maintain productivity consistent with urgent care benchmarks
• Practice in alignment with Next Care clinical standards and values

• Active, unrestricted NC license
• Board certification or eligibility, as applicable
  • PA: NCCPA certification
  • NP: ANCC or AANP certification (FNP required)
• Active DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to treat patients of all ages
• Active BLS certification
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and holidays
• DOT certification required or willingness to obtain (fees covered)

• Prior urgent care, emergency medicine, or fast‑track experience
• Strong procedural skills (e.g., suturing, splinting, wound care)
• Experience with initial x‑ray interpretation prior to radiology over‑read

Next Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.