Urgent Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacilityinEast Rutherford, NJ

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant for an urgent care assignment near New York City. The on-site clinic operates day shifts with a pace of about 40 patients daily and requires board-certified PA with a current state license and DEA credentials.

The role involves evaluating and treating acute illnesses and injuries across all ages, performing laceration repairs and suturing, and working within a team that includes a CMA and an on-site manager.

Qualifications

• Board certification required and active state license.
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority required.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care services during day shifts.
• Evaluate and treat acute illnesses and injuries across all ages.
• Perform laceration repairs and suturing.

Skills

Board Certification

Active State License

DEA License

Prescriptive Authority

Education

PA-C Certification

Tools

EMR Tools

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226735-PA-NJ
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: ASAP - 6 months
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Urgent Care
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the FacilityThe

facility is an urgent care clinic located inside a large retail and entertainment complex, operating on an on-site basis to provide walk-in care for patients of all ages. The clinic operates under a single-coverage model with one CMA and one manager present on-site per shift. Coverage is needed due to a staffing vacancy, with an immediate start date required.

About the Facility LocationThe

assignment area is situated in close proximity to New York City, offering practical access to a broad range of entertainment, leisure, and cultural attractions. The local complex features an indoor water park, an aquarium, LEGOLAND, and a theme park, providing year-round recreational options. MetLife Stadium and the Meadowlands Sports Complex, which hosts events including those at the Meadowlands Racetrack, are also accessible for clinicians seeking additional activities during time away from clinical responsibilities.

About the Clinician's WorkdayClinicians will provide urgent care services during day shifts at an on-site clinic, operating Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The expected patient volume is 40 patients per day, encompassing evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries across all age groups. Required procedures include laceration repairs and suturing. Board certification, an active state license and DEA, and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 40 PPD
• Support Staff: 1 CMA and 1 manager onsite
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No

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