Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in TX

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 39-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts on Nov 7, 2025, and offers exclusive weekend coverage with flexible AM, PM, and 15-hour shifts. The assignment requires a provider comfortable working independently as the sole clinician in a busy urgent care environment, with a high likelihood of extension.

Job Details

• Location: Texas
• Start Date: Nov 7, 2025
• LOA: 39 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Weekend only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday); AM shift 8am-4pm, PM shift 3pm-11pm, or 15-hour shift 8am-11pm; flexibility to work either shift required

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the sole provider in an urgent care setting
• Evaluate and manage a variety of urgent care cases
• Perform patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans
• Deliver high-quality, efficient care across a diverse patient population
• Work independently and make clinical decisions without onsite physician support

Additional Information

• Must have at least 2 years of recent urgent care experience
• Active Texas license required
• Flexibility to cover both AM and PM shifts as needed
• Three-month contract with strong potential for extension

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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