Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NC

  • ID: 212596B
  • Updated December 4th, 2025

  • Job ID 212596B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Urgent Care
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NC
  • Practice Setting Urgent Care
  • Duration 120 Days
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This 120-day opportunity is set to begin on Dec 29, 2025, and features a rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts, including weekdays and weekends. The provider will work autonomously in a streamlined model alongside a medical assistant and front desk staff, seeing 40 or more patients per shift in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

Job Details
  • Location: North Carolina
  • Start Date: Dec 29, 2025
  • LOA: 120 days
  • Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
  • Schedule: 8am-8pm weekdays, 8am-4pm weekends; 36/40 hour week rotation — most often week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday; week 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Provide autonomous urgent care for patients of all ages
  • Manage a high daily patient volume in a fast-paced clinical setting
  • Collaborate with a medical assistant and front desk within a streamlined care model
  • Conduct patient evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for urgent care cases
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Epic EMR system
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal medical regulations

Additional Information
  • Must have at least 1 year of urgent care or emergency room experience (no new graduates)
  • Ability to work independently is required
  • North Carolina license required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certifications required
  • DOT certification required (must obtain if not currently held)
  • Experience with Epic EMR 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

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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