Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in New Jersey

We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an exciting 25-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey. The schedule involves varied daytime hours, including Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and select Fridays and Saturdays. This role focuses on general primary care, managing both chronic and acute care cases within an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide general primary care, including management of chronic and acute care cases.
• Perform basic wound care, ear wax removal, skin biopsy, and skin cyst removal.
• Administer stitches, suture and staple removal, and various injections including joint, tendon, and trigger point injections.
• Conduct skin tag removal, I & D abscesses, Pap smears, and Endometrial biopsies.
• Perform IUD and Nexplanon removals.
• Note: No occupational health cases.

Additional Information

• Certifications: Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (FNP), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• EMR: Athenahealth
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Patients per day: 10-12
• LOA: 25-day assignment
• Staffing Mix: 2 MAs

Benefits

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