Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in NY
- ID: 214677B
- Updated February 11th, 2026
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- Job ID 214677B
- 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
Our client in New York is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts, either 11am-11pm or 1pm-1am, providing comprehensive urgent care. Responsibilities include sutures, splinting, drainages, general superficial wound care, removal of foreign bodies, joint injections, and occipital nerve blocks, addressing a wide range of urgent care and emergency room day-to-day needs.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform sutures, splinting, and drainages.
- Provide general superficial wound care and removal of foreign bodies.
- Administer joint injections and occipital nerve blocks.
- Address typical urgent care and emergency room day-to-day needs.
Additional Information
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care required.
- EMR: 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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided