Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

  • ID: 219589B
  • Updated June 13th, 2026

  • Job ID 219589B
  • 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 16, 2026. This role involves comprehensive urgent care for patients of all ages, including COVID cases, suturing, and splinting. The schedule features full-day shifts from 8 AM to 8 PM, requiring the ability to manage high patient volumes and ensure all patients are seen before concluding the shift.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive urgent care for patients of all ages
  • Manage COVID-related cases
  • Perform suturing and splinting procedures
  • Effectively manage a high-volume patient census, potentially seeing 40-60 patients per day as a sole provider
  • Ensure all patients are evaluated before concluding the shift


Additional Information

  • EMR: AdvancedMD, Epic
  • Ability to manage high patient volumes as a sole provider
  • Must be able to remain on-site until all patients have been seen, extending beyond scheduled hours if necessary
  • Shift hours are typically 8 AM - 8 PM, with patient intake concluding at 4 PM on weekends


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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