Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in NC

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 75-day assignment with our client, starting Oct 26, 2026, in North Carolina. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, focusing on delivering comprehensive family medicine care to a diverse patient population, including both pediatric and adult cases, and managing a range of conditions including mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive family medicine care.
• Manage a diverse patient panel, including pediatrics and adults, seeing typical bread and butter family medicine procedures.
• Prescribe first and second-line medications for depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, and opioid use disorders.
• Document patient encounters and manage records using Athenahealth EMR.

Additional Information

• Board certification in Family Medicine is required.
• The client utilizes Athenahealth EMR.
• Patient population includes all ages, from pediatrics to adults.
• Experience with patients covered by Cardinal Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and NCTracks, primarily Medicaid, is beneficial.

Benefits

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