Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 1, 2026, for 36 days. This role requires coverage for day shifts, Monday through Sunday, with flexible scheduling options for both full-time and part-time availability. The ideal candidate will be proficient in urgent care and emergency medicine, comfortable seeing patients of all ages, and able to work independently across multiple sites within 30 miles of each other.

Job Details

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Start Date: Jan 1, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Monday through Sunday, 8am-8pm; full-time (12+ shifts/month) or part-time (10+ shifts/month); minimum 3 shifts per month required

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide independent urgent care services to patients of all ages
• Perform orthopedic procedures, including splinting
• Deliver wound care, including suturing and incision & drainage
• Interpret X-rays and EKGs
• Draw blood, start IVs, and administer injections
• Rotate between multiple clinical sites within 30 miles as needed
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic EMR
• Adhere to clinical protocols and compliance requirements

Additional Information

• Minimum 2 years of urgent care experience or 1 year of emergency medicine experience required
• Must hold an active Pennsylvania PA license, DEA, and CSR
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Board certification required
• Must be comfortable working independently
• Submission of a recent NPDB self-query (within 30 days) required
• Drug screen and background check (within 12 months) required prior to start

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.