Hospitalist Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Virginia

LocumTenens.com; Dillwyn (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com in Virginia seeks a Board-Certified Physician Assistant to provide day-shift inpatient hospital medicine coverage on-site. The PA will manage hospitalized patients across all ages, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and document encounters using Epic EMR.

No on-call beyond scheduled shift hours. The assignment requires prescriptive authority and Virginia license, with hospitalist workflow under established protocols.

Qualifications

• State PA license in Virginia is required.
• Board certification as Physician Assistant is required.
• Prescriptive authority in Virginia is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 12-hour inpatient hospital medicine coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on-site.
• Manage hospitalized patients across all ages in a hospitalist setting.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and document encounters in Epic EMR.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225771-PA-VA
• Title:PA
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Inpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This established medical center provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, supporting comprehensive care delivery for patients across all age groups. The facility operates within a structured hospitalist coverage model and maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality inpatient care. Clinical operations are conducted on-site in accordance with standard hospitalist program protocols.

About the Facility Location

Virginia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of regional attractions suited to varied interests. The state features outdoor recreation opportunities, historic sites, and natural landscapes. Diverse year-round activities spanning coastal destinations, cultural venues, and scenic environments provide ample options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide 12-hour inpatient hospital medicine coverage during day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on an on-site basis, working alongside a team of rounding and admitting physicians. Responsibilities include managing hospitalized patients across all age groups, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team, and documenting all patient encounters using Epic EMR. No call responsibilities are required outside of assigned shift hours.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Average Daily Census: 222 / Annual Volume: 81,030
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; no call required