Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NY
- ID: 213624A
- Updated January 9th, 2026
- Job ID 213624A
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Urgent Care
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NY
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 60 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Mar 9, 2026. This opportunity offers 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling, focusing exclusively on urgent care and emergency medicine cases in a fast-paced clinical environment.Job Details
- Location: New York
- Start Date: Mar 9, 2026
- LOA: 60 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts (11am-11pm or 1pm-1am), 4-7 shifts per week (flexible)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform sutures, splinting, and drainages
- Provide general superficial wound care and remove foreign bodies
- Administer joint injections and occipital nerve blocks
- Manage a variety of urgent care and emergency medicine cases
- Deliver care consistent with day-to-day urgent care/ER practice
Additional Information
- Must have recent urgent care or emergency room experience; family practice experience will not be considered
- Active New York license required
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Board certifications in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care required
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