Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in GA
- ID: 215716B
- Updated March 7th, 2026
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- Job ID 215716B
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Urgent Care
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State GA
- Practice Setting Clinic
- Duration 96 Days
Job Description
We are actively seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 96-day assignment in Georgia, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves shifts from 8a-7p, focusing on comprehensive urgent care and family medicine cases, including treatment of minor injuries, infections, and common illnesses, with some occupational medicine.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide comprehensive urgent care and family medicine services.
- Manage a wide range of cases including scrapes, burns, and lacerations.
- Treat common illnesses such as colds, coughs, flu, COVID-19 symptoms, strep throat, sinus infections, earaches, and allergies.
- Address musculoskeletal issues like sprains, strains, minor fractures, and sports injuries.
- Perform minor procedures including suturing, foreign body removal, and wound care.
- Evaluate and treat skin rashes, insect bites, and minor infections.
- Handle urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Assess and manage nausea, vomiting, and other digestive concerns.
- Engage in occupational medicine as required.
Additional Information
- Board Certifications required: Family Medicine, Urgent Care
- EMR: Athenahealth
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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided