Lead Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Lead Provider) - Ludlow, MA

We are hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to serve as Lead Provider at our urgent care in Ludlow, MA. This role combines clinical practice with site leadership and mentorship in a busy urgent care setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive urgent care to patients of all ages.
• Serve as clinical leader for on-site clinical staff; ensure adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor, support, and precept new graduate NPs/PAs and allied health staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice and high clinical standards.
• Monitor quality, safety, and efficiency of clinical operations; escalate issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current certification from a recognized NP or PA certifying body.
• Active Massachusetts license or eligible for licensure.
• Unrestricted DEA registration (must obtain/maintain).
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care strongly preferred.
• Leadership, mentorship, or precepting experience preferred.

Compensation & benefits

• Pay: $80.00-$85.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost urgent care services for team members and families.
• Company-paid short-term disability; optional pet insurance.
• 401(k) with company match after one year.
• Access to primary care services (location dependent).
• Educational alliance with reduced tuition rates for team members and families.
• Employee rewards program with discounts on travel, entertainment, dining, and more.

Location and schedule

• Site: Ludlow, Massachusetts.
• Full-time; schedule consistent with urgent care hours (details provided during interview).

How to apply

• Submit resume, current licensure and certification, and cover letter outlining leadership and urgent care experience.