Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Washington

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-WA Title: PA Dates Needed: ASAP - 3-6 months Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility

This correctional facility provides outpatient primary care services to an adult male population in a secure clinical environment in Washington state. The facility operates with established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery, with a clinical focus on chronic care management, urgent care, and minor procedures. On-site support staff, including medical assistants, physicians, and nurse practitioners, are available to support daily clinical operations, and credentialing for this position is estimated at 1-2 weeks. About the Facility Location

Washington state offers a range of regional attractions suited to diverse interests, including outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and year-round opportunities for exploration. The region provides access to varied landscapes and recreational pursuits across all seasons. Clinicians on assignment will find a broad selection of activities and amenities throughout the state. About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide outpatient primary care services to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, working four 10-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with scheduling open to negotiation, including five 8-hour shifts. The expected caseload is 8-15 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities encompassing injury management, acute illness treatment, follow-up visits, physicals, complicated chronic care management, urgent care, and minor procedures such as toenail removal, small joint injections, and incision and drainage. Required credentials include an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine board certification (negotiable), BLS, Washington state license, and DEA registration; prescriptive authority is required. Clinicians will be supported on-site by medical assistants, physicians, and nurse practitioners.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: 8-15 Support Staff: MA, MD, NPs Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No

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