FCHC URGENT CARE - NURSE PRACTITIONER (NP) OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) - Contingent

Fulton County Health Center

Wauseon, Ohio

Posted Jun 19

Pay: Not posted
Unit and setting: FCHC Urgent Care · Clinic
License: NP licenseMust hold an active State of Ohio license.
Term: Per Diem

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License: Must hold an active State of Ohio license. Check your license
Certification: CPR Certification required.
Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.
Certification: Nurse Practitioner (NP): Registered Nurse with certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Certification: Physician Assistant (PA): Physician Assistant Certificate.

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Address: 725 SOUTH SHOOP AVENUE, WAUSEON, OH, 43567

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FCHC Urgent Care - Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Department: FCHC Urgent Care Status Hours: Contingent

Urgent Care Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Job Summary

Fulton County Health Center is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our FCHC Urgent Care team on a contingent basis. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care to patients by performing assessments, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatments within their scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Screen patients to determine their need for medical attention. Perform history taking and problem-focused physical exams. Conduct pre-operative full physical exams.

Diagnose orthopedic conditions. Record data in the patient electronic medical record. Assign durable medical equipment and refer for physical therapy as needed.

Perform injections, strapping, splinting, and casting for sprains and fractures, as well as remove such devices. Provide general wound care, including dressing and bandage application. Conduct pre-operative counseling as needed.

Prescribe narcotic and non-narcotic pain medications, anti-inflammatories, and anti-infectives when appropriate. Order and perform appropriate laboratory or diagnostic procedures such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and bone scans. Interpret laboratory results as well as diagnostic imaging results.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner (NP): Registered Nurse with certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Physician Assistant (PA): Physician Assistant Certificate. Must hold an active State of Ohio license. CPR Certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required.

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Fulton County Health Center · Wauseon, OH

Wauseon, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $821/mo
Household income: $64,477/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Wauseon, OH

NeighborhoodsWauseon does not break down into distinct urban neighborhood districts given its compact population, functioning instead as a cohesive small-town community anchored by its historic county seat center. Residential streets feature established single-family homes and quiet subdivisions, while surrounding Fulton County towns provide varied regional choices. Nearby Archbold and Swanton represent more premium housing markets, whereas Delta and Napoleon lean toward lower price tiers, positioning Wauseon as a steady, central residential option.

Wauseon does not break down into distinct urban neighborhood districts given its compact population, functioning instead as a cohesive small-town community anchored by its historic county seat center. Residential streets feature established single-family homes and quiet subdivisions, while surrounding Fulton County towns provide varied regional choices.

Nearby Archbold and Swanton represent more premium housing markets, whereas Delta and Napoleon lean toward lower price tiers, positioning Wauseon as a steady, central residential option.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: morganrice.net Source 2: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Wauseon is entirely drive-oriented, with local and regional travel times averaging between fourteen and twenty-one minutes depending on destination. The city sits about thirty-one miles west of Toledo, making vehicle ownership essential for reaching regional medical centers and Fulton County facilities. Public transit and walkability are virtually nonexistent across town, but road congestion is negligible, providing straightforward travel and ample on-site hospital parking.

Commuting in Wauseon is entirely drive-oriented, with local and regional travel times averaging between fourteen and twenty-one minutes depending on destination. The city sits about thirty-one miles west of Toledo, making vehicle ownership essential for reaching regional medical centers and Fulton County facilities.

Public transit and walkability are virtually nonexistent across town, but road congestion is negligible, providing straightforward travel and ample on-site hospital parking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: kurby.ai Source 3: morganrice.net Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in the area is highlighted by direct access to the Wabash Cannonball Trail, a popular converted rail-trail that runs through Fulton County and accommodates walking, jogging, and road cycling. Wauseon also maintains community parks with open green space and athletic diamonds for seasonal leagues. The surrounding flat agricultural terrain offers relaxed rural cycling and walking routes, though mountain hiking and large water bodies require driving outside the county.

Outdoor recreation in the area is highlighted by direct access to the Wabash Cannonball Trail, a popular converted rail-trail that runs through Fulton County and accommodates walking, jogging, and road cycling. Wauseon also maintains community parks with open green space and athletic diamonds for seasonal leagues.

The surrounding flat agricultural terrain offers relaxed rural cycling and walking routes, though mountain hiking and large water bodies require driving outside the county.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: tripadvisor.com

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Living in Wauseon

Located thirty-one miles west of Toledo, Wauseon serves as the welcoming county seat of Fulton County, offering nurses a grounded, balanced small-town environment. The local housing scene provides a dependable middle ground in Northwest Ohio, featuring primarily detached single-family homes along with duplexes and modest multifamily options that sit between higher-priced enclaves like Swanton and lower-priced rural outposts. Healthcare professionals benefit from a manageable, drive-oriented commute averaging fourteen to twenty-one minutes to local facilities, complemented by a low violent crime rate that fosters peace of mind after demanding shifts. Outdoor life centers on the scenic Wabash Cannonball Trail for biking and running, while community culture is rooted in civic heritage and nearby historic destinations like Archbold's Sauder Village and The Barn Restaurant. Relocating nurses trade away walkable urban nightlife, late-night dining variety, and public transit in exchange for an unhurried pace, high owner-occupancy stability, and an authentic Midwestern community feel.

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Wauseon, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.