Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine Needed in AZ

Job Description

Our client in Arizona seeks an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 45-day assignment. This role involves PRN style coverage for standard occupational medicine clinic cases, focusing on workman's comp, musculoskeletal injuries, and minor procedures during 8-5 shifts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate and manage common occupational musculoskeletal injuries of the neck, back, and upper and lower extremities.
• Manage work-related injuries to the head with or without loss of consciousness, assuming the individual is currently conscious and alert.
• Handle work-related injuries to the chest or abdomen, with the possibility of hernias.
• Address work-related lacerations of the face and extremities which do not impair function or sensation.
• Manage work-related foreign bodies to the eye, and other non-penetrating eye injuries or conditions of the eye that do not affect vision.
• Treat work-related rashes and other occupational skin conditions.
• Address occupational asthma and other work-related respiratory symptoms.
• Perform DOT physicals.

Additional Information

• Board certification in Occupational Medicine required.
• EMR: Systoc.
• Candidates should have occupational medicine experience or a strong urgent care background, particularly with musculoskeletal injuries and minor procedures.
• Preferred candidates will have greater availability and willingness to cover multiple locations for PRN coverage.

Benefits

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