Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

  • ID: 218736B
  • Updated May 25th, 2026

  • Job ID 218736B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Urgent Care
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NJ
  • Practice Setting Urgent Care
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in New Jersey, starting Jun 6, 2026. This role involves providing urgent care, including COVID cases, and requires the ability to suture and splint. The chosen Physician Assistant must be comfortable as a sole provider, managing a high volume of 40-60 patients daily, with shifts extending until 8pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends to ensure all patients are seen before departure.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide urgent care for all ages, including COVID cases.
  • Perform suturing and splinting procedures.
  • Function as a sole provider in a high-volume urgent care setting.
  • Manage a patient caseload of 40-60 individuals daily.
  • Ensure all patients are seen before the end of the shift, which may extend until 8pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends.


Additional Information

  • EMR: AdvancedMD and Epic
  • Provider will be seeing patients of all ages.


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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