Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Urgent Care Needed in TX
- ID: 216095B
- Updated March 18th, 2026
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- Job ID 216095B
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Urgent Care
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State TX
- Practice Setting Urgent Care
- Duration 39 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 39-day assignment in Texas, beginning May 8, 2026. This role involves serving as the sole provider, managing a diverse range of urgent care cases and procedures, including in-office interventions like incision and drainage and sutures. Shifts are structured as either AM from 8am-4pm or PM from 3pm-11pm, requiring a provider ready to manage all cases independently and close charts by the end of each shift.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Function as the sole provider for all urgent care cases and procedures.
- Manage a wide range of urgent care needs, including occupational medicine services at some locations, such as workplace injuries, evaluations, and drug testing.
- Perform in-office procedures including incision and drainage, sutures, foreign body removal, and toenail removal.
- Ensure all patient charts are closed by the end of each shift.
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