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Physicians Assistant - (PA) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Rowlett, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/18/14
Job Description & Requirements
Physicians Assistant - (PA) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Part Time

Client in need of a specific provider (provider is already committed) to cover July 12, 18, 19, 26. Hours are 8:30 - 5:00 Thursdays and 8:30 to 12:30 on Fridays. Provider will see 3-4 patients per hour, 90% scheduled, 95% adult medical, 1% gynecology, 1% pediatrics, 1% minor medical, 1% minor trauma, 1% geriatrics. Cases include acute illness, physicals, and disease mgmt (diabetes, cholesterol, etc...) Provider will work in clinic only, must have prescriptive authority, no narcotics, no pain management, no worker's compensation. Provider does not have to be familiar with workers compensation.

A physicians assistant (PA)(locum tenens) practices medicine under the supervision of a physician and/or surgeon. In addition to a bachelor's degree, a physicians assistant must complete 2 years of accredited training. They are trained to provide patient care, diagnose and treat individuals with injuries and illnesses, and administer treatment.

Facility Location
Known to locals as simply “Big D,†everything in this sprawling Texas town is larger than life. A major center for banking, finance and oil, Dallas knows how to balance business and pleasure. It boasts more shopping centers than any other U.S. city and an abundance of sporting pleasures and entertainment options. Neighboring Fort Worth, which has been rated as one of “America’s Most Livable Communities†embodies all the amenities of a big city, while still holding on to its traditional small-town feel. Celebrating its colorful Western heritage, Fort Worth is home to countless museums, galleries and attractions as well as world-class dining and nightlife. Come to Fort Worth to see where the Old West meets modern-day lifestyles.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year.

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