Physician Assistant - Urgent Care

Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in PA, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves covering urgent care cases, performing minor procedures, and working independently, with shifts from Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 8 PM.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate and treat patients presenting with common urgent care conditions, including cold/flu symptoms, rashes, abrasions, lacerations, sprains, and minor burns.
• Perform procedures such as splinting, X-rays, EKGs, blood draws, and Incision and Drainage (I&Ds).
• Manage typical urgent care assignments, appropriately referring high acuity cases to the local emergency room.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
• EMR: Epic.
• Willingness to work independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable performing suturing, wound care, and Incision and Drainage (I&Ds).
• Comfortable performing splinting.
• Comfortable interpreting X-rays and EKGs.
• Comfortable performing blood draws and starting IVs.
• Comfortable providing care to pediatric patients.
• Ability to travel between multiple client sites within a 30-mile radius.

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.