Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NC
- ID: 212124A
- Updated November 19th, 2025
- Job ID 212124A
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Urgent Care
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NC
- Practice Setting Urgent Care
- Duration 70 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in North Carolina. This assignment begins on Dec 16, 2025, spans 70 days, and features 12-hour weekday shifts and shorter weekend shifts on a rotating full-time schedule. The provider will work autonomously alongside a medical assistant and front desk, delivering care to a high patient volume in a dynamic urgent care setting.Job Details
- Location: North Carolina
- Start Date: Dec 16, 2025
- LOA: 70 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Full-time, 36/40 rotation; must be able to float between nearby clinics; weekdays 8am-8pm, weekends 8am-4pm; every other weekend required
- Example Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Example Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday
Responsibilities and Duties
- Deliver urgent care services autonomously for a diverse patient population
- Manage high patient volumes, seeing 40+ patients per shift
- Collaborate with a medical assistant and front desk staff in a streamlined clinical model
- Provide clinical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment within scope of urgent care practice
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold quality standards of patient care
- Float between relatively close clinic locations as needed
Additional Information
- Must be able to work independently; new graduates will not be considered
- Valid and unrestricted North Carolina PA license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certifications required
- DOT certification is a plus
- Prior urgent care experience preferred
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