Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant | Urgent Care Location: Richmond, VA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 12/14/2026 About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Urgent Care PA in Richmond, Virginia, 23220! We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment with our client in Virginia, beginning Nov 2, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive urgent care services, including a wide range of procedures and diagnostic evaluations, across 8a-8p shifts, three times per week. The Physician Assistant will manage various acute conditions, from minor injuries to common illnesses, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic setting. Responsibilities and Duties Perform laceration repair, including simple, intermediate, and complex suturing or stapling Conduct incision and drainage (I&D), including packing Remove foreign bodies Manage minor burns Provide skin lesion care Perform orthopedic and injury stabilization Apply splinting and casting Conduct joint reduction Utilize diagnostic and point-of-care testing Interpret X-Rays Evaluate Electrocardiograms (EKG) Interpret point-of-care lab results, including rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, urinalysis, and blood glucose testing Manage epistaxis, including anterior nasal packing or chemical cautery with silver nitrate Perform cerumen impaction removal Provide airway support, including administration of nebulizer treatments and initial emergency stabilization Additional Information EMR System: Epic Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities About Wellhart, LLC Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to: *Travel the United States and see new places. *Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way. *Set your own schedule. *Earn more money than permanent providers. *Experience new practice settings. *Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages. Join the Wellhart team! 1772529EXPPLATaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a