Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in PA

Job Description

Our client in Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care during standard day shifts from 7:30am to 4pm, managing sick calls, conducting preventative care clinics, and overseeing chronic care procedures. The successful candidate will contribute to patient well-being through direct care and support.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage sick call and conduct rounding
• Run chronic and preventative care procedures and follow-ups
• Oversee preventative care clinics
• Perform infirmary rounds for internal medicine cases (24 beds)
• Handle trauma triage
• Chart notes
• Process medication refills
• Address PA/NP lines in the morning (suture removal, follow-ups, etc.)
• Manage medication non-compliance with patients
• See bread and butter primary care cases
• Handle infirmary cases
• Manage chronic care cases (asthma, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, etc.)
• Conduct preventative care cases (annual physical exams for those over 50 yearly, under 50 every 3 years)
• Manage sick call cases (runny nose, headaches, back pain, etc.)
• Perform sutures and splinting (a plus, not required)
• Care for a singular transgender patient in the patient population

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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