Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atOutpatient Facility in Augus
LocumTenens.com
Irwinton, GA
Job Reference Id:
ORD-210272-PA-GA
Title:
PA
Dates Needed:
May - 3 to 6 months
Shift Type:
Day Shift
Assignment Type:
Outpatient
Call Required:
No
Board Certification Required:
Yes
Job Duration:
Locums
About the Facility This long-term care hospital specializes in providing comprehensive medical services to elderly patients requiring extended care management. The facility operates with full support staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure efficient patient care coordination and optimal clinical outcomes for the geriatric population. About the Facility Location Georgia offers diverse attractions including state parks with waterfalls like Amicalola Falls, mountain destinations such as Brasstown Bald, and recreational facilities like the Georgia Aquarium and Six Flags Over Georgia. The region provides outdoor activities through the Blue Ridge Mountains with scenic trails and railway experiences, complemented by wineries and family-friendly venues including Zoo Atlanta throughout the state's varied landscapes. About the Clinician's Workday The physician associate will deliver comprehensive family medicine services to elderly patients in a long-term care hospital setting, managing 16-20 patients daily with lower patient volume allowing for thorough care delivery. Clinical responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions common in geriatric populations, and providing preventive healthcare services during regular business hours. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with no call requirements, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with full medical doctor support staff, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the specialized long-term care environment.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD:
16-20
Support Staff:
MD, APP, MA, RN
Patient Population:
Adults
Location Type:
On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required:
Yes
Government:
No
Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:
Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
Digital hub for assignment details
About the Company
LocumTenens.com
Welcome to a Career Opportunity with LocumTenens.com! We are a member of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies, the third largest healthcare staffing company in the U.S., serving more than 7 million patients in over 1,400 healthcare facilities. You will find us included among Atlanta's Best Places to Work and ranked #6 on Fortune 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Health Care and Biopharma. When hospitals or medical facilities are understaffed, they rely on us to find them the right temporary healthcare providers on demand. Patients Need Doctors – that’s where we come in … and you don’t need a medical degree! Demand is high and career opportunities are expanding.