Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice Needed in PA

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 25-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Sep 21, 2026. Our client seeks a professional available for a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm schedule, focused on providing comprehensive in-home primary care, managing chronic and acute conditions, and coordinating patient care for adult and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide in-home primary care to a panel of adult and geriatric patients
• Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and routine follow-up visits
• Diagnose, treat, and manage chronic and acute conditions
• Perform medication management, reconciliation, and adjustments
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Coordinate care with NPs/PAs, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and diagnostic tests
• Deliver preventative care, including screenings and wellness visits
• Manage transitions of care, including hospital and SNF discharges
• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers regarding care plans
• Address urgent patient needs and triage issues during assigned coverage periods

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Internal Medicine
• EMR System: Athenahealth
• The typical schedule is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Clinical Focus includes:
• Congestive heart failure
• Kidney disease
• Chronic disease management: diabetes, hypertension, CHF, COPD
• Geriatric care: frailty, fall risk, cognitive decline, dementia
• Post-hospital / post-SNF discharge follow-ups (transitional care)
• Medication management and polypharmacy optimization
• Acute low-acuity issues: infections, minor injuries, symptom flare-ups
• Preventative care: annual wellness visits, screenings, vaccinations
• Behavioral health overlap: depression, anxiety, medication adherence issues
• Wound care management: pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds
• Care coordination cases involving multiple specialists and services

Benefits

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