Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in New Mexico

Our client in New Mexico seeks a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 80-day assignment. The preferred schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Friday, working 3:8s or 2:12s shifts with options for full-time logging as needed. This role involves working closely with a physician and managing a variety of cases in an outpatient clinic setting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work closely with the supervising physician.
• Manage high-acuity and urgent care cases, including lacerations and suturing.
• Prescribe Suboxone (buprenorphine), initiate treatment, and manage opioid withdrawal.
• Recognize, stabilize, treat, and refer/transfer medical emergencies in a correctional setting.
• Manage diabetes and diabetic emergencies, including hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and DKA.
• Work independently and make sound clinical decisions in a correctional healthcare environment.

Additional Information

• EMR: COREMR
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Setting: Outpatient (Clinic Only)
• Patient Volume: 15-20 patients per day (can vary)
• LOA: 80 Days
• Staffing Mix: Medical Director (MD) and nursing staffed 24/7

Benefits

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