Nationwide Locum Physician Assistant – Acute & Chronic Care

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage nationwide. The role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and developing appropriate care plans across diverse clinical settings.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver care in hospitals and

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant licensure and ability to provide clinical care.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in prescribing medications and managing treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in responsive, service‑oriented environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and evaluate patient needs.
• Diagnose conditions and manage treatment for acute and chronic illnesses.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and adjust therapy as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care.
• Deliver care in hospitals and clinics using a tech-enabled, fast-paced workflow.

Skills

Physician Assistant licensure

Diagnostic and clinical decision‑makin

Prescribing medications

Communication and teamwork

Service‑oriented environment

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Physician Assistant for locum tenens coverage nationwide. The role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, and developing appropriate care plans across diverse clinical settings.

Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams to deliver care in hospitals and