Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Family Practice Needed in NY
- ID: 203909B
- Updated April 16th, 2025
- Job ID 203909B
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Family Practice
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Family Practice
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State NY
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 120 Days
Job Description
Barton Associates is seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens position at a hospital in rural New York. Starting on 06/09/2025, this assignment offers a full-time schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with four days of patient care and one full day dedicated to administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing primary care services including physicals, follow-ups, routine visits, and managing conditions such as colds, flu, diabetes, and hypertension. Minimal procedures may be required. This role utilizes the Epic EMR system and offers the potential for extension beyond the initial 120-day period. Apply now!
Job Details:
Location: New York
Facility Type: Hospital
Start Date: 06/09/2025
LOA: 120 days
Provider Type Needed: Physician Assistant - Family Practice
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (4 clinical days, 1 admin day)
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide primary care services in a rural clinic setting
- Conduct physicals and follow-up appointments
- Manage routine visits, including 3-month and 6-month follow-ups
- Treat common conditions such as colds, cough, flu, diabetes, and hypertension
- Perform minimal procedures as needed (e.g., occasional skin tag removal)
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using Epic EMR system
- Utilize one full day per week for administrative tasks, including in-basket management and charting
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety protocols
- Provide patient education on preventive care and chronic disease management
- Stay current with best practices in family practice medicine
- Adapt to the needs of a rural healthcare setting
Additional Information:
- New York physician assistant license required
- Experience in primary care or family practice essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
- Comfortable with a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities
- Flexibility to adapt to assigned administrative day schedule
- Potential for assignment extension
Apply now to learn more!
Benefits:
• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.
Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
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Job Benefits
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided