Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Family Practice in Atlanta, GA

Physician Assistant | Family Practice
Location: Atlanta, GA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Primary Care Physician Assistant

Assignment Details

• Location: Atlanta and Chamblee, Georgia
• Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
• Specialty: Primary Care
• Practice Setting: Outpatient / Community Health Clinic
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: ASAP (December 2026 Start Feasible)
• Assignment Duration: Ongoing Full-Time Coverage
• Coverage Need: Multiple Advanced Practice Providers
• Position Type: Full-Time
• EMR: Epic

Compensation

• Rates: Open / Negotiable

Schedule

• Workdays: Monday-Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Full-Time Weekday Coverage
• Day Shifts Only
• No Night Shifts
• No Regular Weekend Shifts
• No Call Required
• Occasional Weekend Community Events: Approximately 3-4 Times Per Year, as Requested

Patient Population / Volume

• Average Daily Patient Volume: Approximately 13 Patients
• Primarily Adult Patients
• Medically Underserved Populations
• Patients Experiencing Homelessness
• Immigrant Populations
• Patients From Diverse Cultural and Socioeconomic Backgrounds
• Patients Living With HIV
• Patients With Integrated Behavioral Health Needs

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Comprehensive Outpatient Primary Care Services
• Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Patients With Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
• Perform Routine Physical Examinations
• Perform Employment Physical Examinations
• Perform Pelvic Examinations
• Perform Pap Smears
• Provide Preventive Health Screenings
• Develop and Implement Individualized Treatment Plans
• Provide Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Services
• Prescribe or Dispense Medications Within Applicable Scope of Practice and Clinical Protocols
• Coordinate Referrals to Specialists and Community Resources
• Collaborate With Medical Directors and Other Healthcare Professionals
• Consult With the Medical Director as Needed
• Coordinate Care With Health and Social Services Professionals
• Provide Culturally Sensitive Care to Medically Underserved Patients
• Provide Primary Care Services to Patients Experiencing Homelessness
• Participate in HIV Care Following Appropriate Training
• Assist With Integrated Behavioral Health Services Following Training, as Needed
• Collaborate With Infectious Disease Specialists When Appropriate
• Maintain Accurate and Timely Patient Documentation in Epic
• Participate in Continuing Education and Professional Development
• Participate in Committees as Requested
• Participate in Community Health Fairs or Outreach Events Approximately 3-4 Times Per Year, as Requested

Required Procedures / Skills

• Outpatient Primary Care
• Adult Patient Management
• Routine Physical Examinations
• Employment Physical Examinations
• Pelvic Examinations
• Pap Smears
• Preventive Health Screenings
• Acute and Chronic Disease Management
• Medication Management Within Scope of Practice
• Patient Education and Counseling
• Care Coordination and Specialist Referrals
• Willingness to Train in HIV Primary Care
• Willingness to Train in Integrated Behavioral Health Services
• Culturally Sensitive Patient Care

Clinical Practice Details

• Community-Based Outpatient Primary Care
• Public Service Healthcare Environment
• Focus on Homeless and Medically Underserved Populations
• Approximately 13 Patients Per Day
• Primarily Adult Patient Population
• No Inpatient Responsibilities
• No Call Responsibilities
• No Direct Supervision of Other Healthcare Providers Required
• Occasional Coverage in HIV and Integrated Behavioral Health Services
• HIV and Behavioral Health Training Provided
• Infectious Disease Backup Available
• AED Available
• Coverage Required at Both Atlanta and Chamblee Clinic Locations

Clinical Environment / Support

• Outpatient Primary Care Clinic
• Community Health Services
• Medical Director Support
• Infectious Disease Specialist Backup
• Integrated Behavioral Health Services
• HIV Care Services
• Health and Social Services Professionals
• Epic EMR
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Available

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (AANP) or Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant After Training - Required
• Active Georgia Professional License - Required
• Active IMLC With Proof of Letter of Qualification May Be Considered Per Submission Guidelines
• BLS Certification - Required
• COVID-19 Vaccination - Required
• Experience in Primary Care, Clinical Practice, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Trauma Care - Required
• Experience Providing Outpatient Primary Care
• Must Be Comfortable Performing Pelvic Examinations
• Must Be Comfortable Performing Pap Smears
• Must Be Comfortable Performing Employment Physical Examinations
• Willingness to Complete Training in HIV Patient Care
• Willingness to Complete Training in Integrated Behavioral Health Services
• Knowledge of Georgia Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Scope-of-Practice Requirements
• Ability to Diagnose and Treat Acute and Chronic Medical Conditions
• Ability to Provide Preventive Care and Health Promotion Services
• Ability to Coordinate Care With Medical and Social Services Professionals
• Familiarity With Medically Underserved and Immigrant Populations - Highly Preferred
• Experience Treating Patients Experiencing Homelessness - Highly Preferred
• Experience Caring for Patients From Diverse Backgrounds - Highly Preferred
• Spanish Bilingual Skills - Preferred, Not Required
• Experience Supervising Professional Staff or Administrative Experience - Preferred
• Must Be Available for Full-Time Weekday Coverage
• Must Be Able to Work at Both Atlanta and Chamblee Clinic Locations
• Local Candidates Only

Submission Requirements

• Current Curriculum Vitae
• AANP or NCCPA Board Certification
• Active Georgia Professional License
• BLS Certification
• COVID-19 Vaccination Documentation
• Minimum 2 Years of Post-Training NP or PA Experience
• Primary Care, Clinical, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, or Trauma Experience
• Experience Performing Pelvic Examinations
• Experience Performing Pap Smears
• Experience Performing Employment Physical Examinations
• Confirmation of Willingness to Complete HIV Care Training
• Confirmation of Willingness to Complete Integrated Behavioral Health Training
• Experience With Medically Underserved or Immigrant Populations, if Applicable
• Experience Treating Patients Experiencing Homelessness, if Applicable
• Spanish Language Proficiency, if Applicable
• Professional Staff Supervision or Administrative Experience, if Applicable
• Current Background Check Dated Within 60 Days of Presentation - Required
• Confirmation of Ability to Work at Both Atlanta and Chamblee Locations
• Confirmation of Local Availability
• Earliest Available Start Date
• Confirmation of Full-Time Monday-Friday Availability

Credentialing

• Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 30-45 Days
• AANP or NCCPA Board Certification Required
• Active Georgia Professional License Required
• BLS Certification Required
• COVID-19 Vaccination Required
• Minimum 2 Years of Post-Training Clinical Experience Required
• Current Background Check Required at Presentation (No More Than 60 Days Old)
• Ability to Work at Both Clinic Locations Required
• HIV Care Training Provided
• Integrated Behavioral Health Training Provided