Geriatric Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inPennsylvania

LocumTenens.com; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com in Centre Hall, PA is seeking a geriatric Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage on a day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No call.

The clinic serves an elderly patient population and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team including MDs, NPs, MAs, and RNs on site. Prescriptive authority is required; geriatrics experience is preferred.

This on-site assignment is in a non-government Primary Care setting and runs ASAP through about 3 months.

Qualifications

• PA license and certification required.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide geriatric care in a clinic setting.
• Manage patient evaluations and follow-ups.
• Coordinate care with MDs, NPs, MAs, and RNs.

Skills

Geriatrics

Clinical assessment

Patient management

Education

Physician Assistant degree

PA license

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-224454-PA-PA Title: PA Dates Needed: ASAP - 3 monthsShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: ClinicCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: NoJob Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This senior care facility provides outpatient clinical services to a geriatric patient population. The facility operates Monday through Friday and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes MDs, NPs, MAs, and RNs. It is an on-site, non-government setting within the Primary Care division.

About the Facility Location

Pennsylvania offers a range of attractions, from historic sites such as Independence National Historical Park and Gettysburg National Military Park to family-oriented destinations like Hersheypark and Knoebels Amusement Resort. The state also features natural landmarks, including Presque Isle State Park and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Cultural experiences such as the Crayola Experience and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, along with scenic rural farmland communities, round out the offerings available to visitors.

About the Clinician's Workday

A Geriatric Physician Associate is needed to provide locum tenens coverage on a day-shift basis. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no call required. The clinician will deliver care to a geriatric patient population in a clinic setting.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: VariableSupport Staff: MD, NP, MA, RNPatient Population: GeriatricLocation Type: On-SitePrescriptive Authority Required: YesGovernment: No