Locum Tenens Physician Assistant

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) in Anchorage, AK seeks a Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage. You will perform patient assessments, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, and contribute to care plans in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment.

You will order and interpret tests, collaborate with supervising physicians and care teams, and communicate clearly with patients to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant licensure/credentialing to practice.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage acute and chronic care effectively.
• Proficiency in interpreting test results and using clinical judgment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient history and physical assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Communicate clearly with patients and providers to support continuity of care

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Test interpretation

Teamwork & communication

Education

Physician Assistant licensure/credentialing

Job description

Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens) Provide high-quality patient care across a variety of clinical settings in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment. Perform patient assessments, diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, and deliver appropriate treatment plans.

Physician Assistant (Locum Tenens) Provide high-quality patient care across a variety of clinical settings in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment. Perform patient assessments, diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, and deliver appropriate treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient history and physical assessments
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
• Communicate clearly with patients and providers to support continuity of care

Qualifications & Skills

• Physician Assistant licensure/credentialing to practice
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Ability to manage acute and chronic care effectively
• Proficiency in interpreting test results and using clinical judgment
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills