Locums – Urgent Care NP/PA | High-Acuity Clinic | Ocala, FL

Job description

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 3 months with option to extend (temp-to-perm possible)
Location: Ocala, FL
Profession: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position Overview

A busy high-acuity urgent care clinic in Ocala, FL is seeking an experienced NP or PA to provide independent coverage. This role offers consistent shifts, a supportive staff, and the opportunity for temp-to-perm transition if a good fit.

Schedule & Coverage

12 shifts per month required

12-hour shifts, including every other Saturday (9a–9p)

Must be available to cover Thanksgiving (and possibly one additional holiday)

Schedule: 3x12s weekly

Local candidates preferred, but travel considered

Work Details

Patients per day: 35–40 (increasing to 50–55 during peak season; higher acuity included)

Patient population: Pediatrics through adults (majority 50+)

Transfers: ~1% to ER

Support staff: MAs, X-ray tech, front desk, splinting support, on-call access to PA owner & Medical Director

Department: 10 exam rooms (4 typically in use)

Procedures: Must manage urgent care/ER-level presentations, read own labs, X-rays, and EKGs

EMR: Codonix (simple and efficient)

Requirements

Board Certification: Required

Experience: Minimum 1 year of ER or high-acuity urgent care experience

License: Active Florida license required

Certifications: BLS

Why This Role?

High-acuity urgent care environment—ideal for providers with ER backgrounds who enjoy independence

Temp-to-perm opportunity for providers seeking stability

Strong clinical support team with in-house labs, X-ray, and EKG capability

Competitive locums assignment with potential for extension