Locums - Daytona Beach, Florida, Primary Care Physician Assistant Job

RecruitWell is seeking an experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant for an immediate locum tenens opportunity at a new outpatient clinic and infusion practice specializing in sickle cell disease management.

• Start Date: ASAP, ideally as soon as next week
• Assignment: Initial 1-month locum contract, with potential for locum-to-permanent placement
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Setting: Full-time, on-site outpatient clinic and infusion center
• Patient Volume: Approximately 1–5 patients per day initially, with potential for growth
• Experience: Post-training clinical experience required; new graduates will not be considered
• Reason for Need: New practice location

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with sickle cell disease.
• Conduct patient evaluations, physical examinations, medication reviews, and follow-up visits.
• Collaborate with the physician to manage acute symptoms and complex chronic conditions.
• Evaluate patients with pain, dehydration, anemia-related symptoms, potential infections, and medication complications.
• Order and review laboratory tests and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe and manage medications within the scope of practice, including controlled medications when appropriately authorized.
• Support IV hydration, medication infusions, and other outpatient treatments.
• Assess patients before treatment, monitor treatment responses, and address adverse reactions or changes in condition.
• Coordinate referrals and educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Assist with patient outreach, overdue follow-ups, care coordination, documentation, and practice development during lower-volume periods.
• Maintain clinical supplies, ensure emergency equipment readiness, and support safe daily clinic operations.
• Participate in occasional community outreach events.

Some weekend coverage, schedule adjustments, and participation in established after-hours response procedures may be required.

• Active, unrestricted Florida Physician Assistant license
• National board certification
• Previous clinical experience following completion of training
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Competency in peripheral IV and implanted-port access, or willingness to complete competency validation before performing independently
• Appropriate prescriptive authority for the clinical responsibilities of the role

Join a collaborative outpatient practice with physician and nursing support, including a physician, registered nurse, and medical assistant. This opportunity offers the chance to help establish and grow a new practice while providing specialized care to patients with complex chronic conditions.

EMR: eClinicalWorks

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Interested in learning more? Allow RecruitWell to arrange a phone call with you and the client to discuss the opportunity.

Referral opportunities are welcome. Know someone who may be a great fit? Ask us about our generous referral fees. What RecruitWell Provides:

• A rated malpractice
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell’s Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness