Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Assignment Length:

• Initial 3-month contract
• Potential to extend

Start Date: June 24

Openings: 2

Locations:

• Duluth GA
• Jonesboro GA

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

• Outpatient coverage
• Low to moderate acuity

Schedule:

• Jonesboro Clinic
• Night shift, 10:00p-8:00a
• Duluth Clinic
• Day shift, 1:00p-11:00p, 11:00a-9:00p or 9:00a-7:00p

Patient Population: All ages

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 21 days

Requirements:

• Active Georgia licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS certifications
• Minimum 1-year Urgent Care experience or equivalent

Travel Benefits:

• Only local candidates are being considered at this time

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload