Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in PA

  • ID: 211557B
  • Updated November 4th, 2025

  • Job ID 211557B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Family Practice
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State PA
  • Practice Setting Correctional Facility
  • Duration 65 Days
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Job Description

We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This full-time opportunity begins on Dec 15, 2025, and features day shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:30am to 4pm. The assignment focuses on providing comprehensive care within a correctional environment, including sick call, chronic and preventative care, and trauma triage.


Job Details

  • Location: Pennsylvania
  • Start Date: Dec 15, 2025
  • LOA: 65 days
  • Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Conduct sick call and daily rounding
  • Provide chronic care management and preventative care procedures
  • Lead preventative care clinics and follow-up visits
  • Perform infirmary rounds for internal medicine cases as needed
  • Triage trauma cases and manage urgent care needs
  • Complete charting and documentation of patient encounters
  • Manage medication refills
  • Participate in morning PA/NP lines, including suture removal and follow-ups
  • Address medication non-compliance with patients


Additional Information

  • Active PA license required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • Corrections experience is a plus


Benefits

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


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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