Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NJ

  • ID: 220983B
  • Updated July 25th, 2026

  • Job ID 220983B
  • 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 starting Aug 1, 2026, in New Jersey. The schedule involves shifts from 8am-7pm or 8am-8pm, requiring you to manage a high volume of patients, including all ages, and perform urgent care duties like suturing and splinting, ensuring all patients are seen before closing.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide comprehensive urgent care services, including management of COVID-related cases.
  • Perform medical procedures such as suturing and splinting.
  • Manage a high-volume patient flow, potentially seeing 40-60 patients daily as a sole provider.
  • Ensure all patients presenting until 8pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends are seen prior to departure.
  • Treat patients across all age groups.


Additional Information

  • EMR: AdvancedMD, Epic


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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