Urgent Care Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens CoverageatFacilityinEastRutherford, NJ

LocumTenens.com; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com has an urgent care assignment for a Physician Assistant (PA) in New Jersey. The clinician will work day shifts at an on-site urgent care clinic inside a large retail/entertainment complex, with an immediate start for a 6-month assignment and no call requirements.

The role requires board certification, an active state license and DEA, plus prescriptive authority. Coverage is planned with 1 CMA and 1 on-site manager per shift.

Qualifications

• Board certification, an active state license and DEA, and prescriptive authority are required for this assignment.
• PA-C certification required for clinician to practice in urgent care.
• Previous urgent care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care services during day shifts.
• Perform evaluation and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries across all ages.
• Perform laceration repairs and suturing as needed.
• Maintain on-site clinician coverage per shift schedule.

Skills

Urgent care

Board-certified

DEA license

Active state license

Education

PA-C

Tools

DEA registration

Prescriptive authority

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 Facility

The 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 Location

The 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 Workday

Clinicians 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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• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
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