Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care in Richmond, VA

Physician Assistant | Urgent Care
Location: Richmond, VA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

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