Locum Tenens Urgent Care NP/PA Portland Metro, OregonLocations: Tigard (TI), NE Portland (NE), Oregon City (OC)
Pay Rate:$80 $90 per hour

We are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to provide locum tenens coverage for a fast-paced urgent care and occupational medicine practice across multiple clinics in the Portland metro area. Assignments are available at the Tigard, NE Portland, and Oregon City locations.

This role involves a mix of urgent care and occupational medicine services, including work-related assessments, minor injury care, routine urgent care needs, and occasional DOT physicals (DOT certification preferred but not required). Providers work independently with strong MA and front-desk support at each clinic.

Position Details

• Setting: Outpatient Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine
• Schedule:
  • Weekdays: 8:00 AM 7:00 PM (11-hour shifts)
  • Weekends: 9:00 AM 6:00 PM (9-hour shifts)
• Shifts per Week: Capped at 3 4 shifts/week to prevent provider fatigue
• Coverage Duration: Minimum of 5 shifts plus a 4 8 hour paid training shift
• Visit Length: 15-minute visits
• Patient Volume: Average 3 4 patients per hour (varies by clinic)
• Patients: Primarily adults; mix of scheduled and walk-ins
• Staffing Model: Solo NP/PA provider on site with MA and front-desk support
• EMR: Experity (training provided)
• Certifications: Board-certified NP or PA, active state license; DOT certification ideal
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 3 years (5+ years strongly preferred)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for urgent medical needs
• Perform occupational health services (drug screens, injury evaluations, DOT physicals, etc.)
• Independently manage patient flow in a solo-provider setting
• Document visits in Experity EMR
• Coordinate follow-up or referrals as needed

Assignment Types

• Locum Tenens
• Locum-to-Perm
• Direct Hire Considered

Available Upcoming Shifts

(TI = Tigard, NE = NE Portland, OC = Oregon City)

November

• 11/30: 9 6 TI, 9 6 NE

December

• 12/1: 8 7 NE
• 12/2: 8 7 NE
• 12/4: 8 7 TI
• 12/5: 8 7 TI
• 12/6: 9 6 NE
• 12/7: 9 6 TI, 9 6 NE
• 12/8: 8 7 TI
• 12/9: 8 7 TI
• 12/14: 9 6 TI
• 12/20: 9 6 TI, 9 6 NE
• 12/21: 9 6 NE
• 12/24: 8 2 TI, 8 2 NE
• 12/26: 8 7 OC

January

• 1/2: 8 7 TI, 8 7 OC
• 1/5: 8 7 TI
• 1/6: 8 7 TI
• 1/10: 9 6 NE
• 1/11: 9 6 NE
• 1/13: 8 7 NE
• 1/15: 8 7 TI
• 1/16: 8 7 TI, 8 7 OC
• 1/17: 9 6 NE, 9 6 OC
• 1/18: 9 6 NE
• 1/19: 8 7 TI
• 1/20: 8 7 TI
• 1/22: 8 7 OC
• 1/23: 8 7 OC
• 1/24: 9 6 OC, 9 6 TI
• 1/25: 9 6 TI
• 1/27: 8 7 NE
• 1/29: 8 7 TI
• 1/30: 8 7 TI
• 1/31: 9 6 NE, 9 6 OC

Submission Requirements

• Updated CV
• Active state license
• Board certification
• DEA
• DOT certification (preferred)
• 2 3+ years of urgent care/occ med experience
• Experience highlights & references

Credentialing

• Turnaround: 3 5 days
• Required Items: CV, NPDB check, employment verifications, licensure, DEA, CHQ, PECOS account, and state-specific workers compensation registrations