Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fall River, Mass

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Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-225892-PA-MA
• Title:  PA
• Dates Needed:  11/16/2026 - 01/31/2027
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Outpatient; Clinic
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

The facility operates as an outpatient addiction medicine clinic delivering MAT services to an adult patient population. Clinical workflows are structured to support consistent and coordinated medication-assisted treatment delivery throughout the assignment period. The clinic maintains established protocols to accommodate locum tenens coverage on an on-site basis.

Fall River offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and cultural activities suited to varied interests. More than half of the land consists of forest, wetlands, water, and protected areas, providing woodland trails, waterfront activities, parks, and paddling opportunities. Notable attractions include Battleship Cove and Fall River Heritage State Park, and Fenway Park is accessible within approximately 45 miles, broadening the range of activities available in the surrounding region.

Clinicians will provide outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services to an adult patient population at an on-site clinic, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on a day shift schedule. The expected caseload is 8-15 patients per day, with clinical responsibilities encompassing MAT intakes, dose adjustments, and annual physicals. Medications administered include Methadone, Buprenorphine, long-acting injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB), and long-acting Naltrexone; X waivers are no longer required for this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD:  8-15
• Patient Population:  Adults
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

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LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.