Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Hospitalist Needed in DC

  • ID: 218330B
  • Updated May 13th, 2026

  • Job ID 218330B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Hospitalist
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State DC
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 72-day assignment with our client in DC, commencing Jul 1, 2026. This position primarily involves night shifts, with potential for some day shifts, focusing on comprehensive medical management and rounding on patients within the trauma floor, ensuring high-quality patient care.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide medical management and rounding for patients on the trauma floor.
  • Manage inpatient medicine cases.
  • Place orders efficiently.
  • Communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Focus solely on hospitalist duties, with no OR time or procedures required.


Additional Information

  • The EMR system utilized is Cerner.
  • Shift hours are 6 pm to 7 am, with a possibility of some 6 am to 7 pm day shifts.


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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