Nuclear Medicine Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Maryland

Nuclear Medicine Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Maryland

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a locum tenens opportunity supporting a nationally recognized federal research and healthcare institution in Maryland. This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly specialized Nuclear Medicine department in a collaborative academic and research-focused environment.

Position Details

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine

• Position Type: Locum Tenens

• Assignment Length: 6–12 months preferred

• Start Date: July 2026

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

• No call required

Practice Setting

• Academic and research-based medical environment

• Outpatient and procedural support role

• Crisp and Carestrain EMR systems

Clinical Responsibilities

Providers will assist supervising physicians with comprehensive nuclear medicine patient care, including:

• Reviewing and documenting clinical histories, laboratory results, pathology reports, and imaging studies

• Performing and updating patient history and physical examinations

• Assisting with informed consent for invasive and therapeutic procedures

• Supporting diagnostic imaging and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures

• Administering adjunctive and interventional medications per institutional guidelines

• Performing pre- and post-procedure assessments and patient monitoring

• Assisting with moderate sedation and anxiolysis under physician supervision

Required Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant license in any state accepted

• Strong clinical assessment and procedural experience preferred

• Comfortable working in a highly regulated federal healthcare environment

• Ability to complete and maintain federal security clearance requirements

Additional Information

• Federal security clearance required prior to start

• Candidates must remain responsive throughout the clearance process to avoid delays

• Assignment commitment strongly preferred for 6–12 months

• No travel or lodging reimbursement provided

• Collaborative multidisciplinary academic setting with advanced imaging and procedural exposure