Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospitalist in Niceville, FL

Physician Assistant | Hospitalist
Location: Niceville, FL
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide locum tenens coverage at a respected community hospital in Niceville, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who enjoys caring for an adult inpatient population in a collaborative, low- to moderate-acuity setting with a predictable daytime schedule and no call responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Assignment: August and September

• Schedule: Blocks of 3–5 consecutive days available

• Typical schedule follows a week-on/week-off model

• Hours: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• No call required

Practice Details

• Hospital Size: 45 beds

• Average Daily Census: 25–35 patients

• Average Daily Admissions: Approximately 10

• Consults: Approximately 2 per day

• Patient Population: Primarily elderly adults

• Trauma Level: No trauma services

• Patient Acuity: Low to medium

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient medical management for hospitalized adult patients.

• Perform admissions, daily rounding, evaluations, and treatment planning.

• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, specialists, and case management.

• Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.

• Document all patient encounters accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Active Florida license (or ability to obtain prior to start)

• Hospital Medicine or inpatient experience preferred

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications