Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in North Carolina

Our client in North Carolina seeks a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 75-day assignment. This role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:30am to 5pm, focusing on outpatient care for a diverse patient population including pediatrics and adults. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for typical Family Medicine procedures, managing various cases, and comfortable prescribing first and second-line medications for depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, and opioid use disorders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive Family Medicine care, including typical procedures.
• Manage a diverse patient panel encompassing both pediatric and adult populations.
• Comfortably prescribe first and second-line medications for conditions such as depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, and opioid use disorders.
• Conduct general case management within an outpatient clinic setting.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Family Medicine
• EMR: Athenahealth
• Other Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Work Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per Day: 20
• LOA: 75 Days
• Staffing Mix: Full healthcare team, including PSYC, PC, case managers, and RNs
• Patient Demographics: All ages, including pediatrics
• Specific Requirement: Must be comfortable prescribing first and second-line medications for depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorders, and opioid use disorders.

Benefits

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