Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Hospitalist in Liberal, KS

 Wellhart is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Hospitalist care for a locum tenens position at an urgent care facility in Kansas. This 30-day assignment is split across three periods: November 2-11, December 2-11, and January 1-10, with potential for extension. The schedule consists of 8a-5p shifts. The role focuses on observational care in a community hospital setting, working alongside physicians who manage admissions, discharges, and procedural responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a diverse medical environment, including general medicine, acute care, women's health, and surgical services. This opportunity offers a chance to provide essential support in a dynamic healthcare setting with an average daily census of 16 patients.

Job Details:

Location: Kansas

Facility Type: Urgent Care

Start Date: 11/02/2025

LOA: 30 days (split across three periods)

Provider Type Needed: Physician Assistant specializing in Hospitalist care

Schedule: 8a-5p shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide observational care to patients in various hospital units

• Collaborate with attending physicians on patient care plans

• Assist in managing patients in medical-surgical and ICU settings

• Contribute to the care of patients across general medicine, acute care, women's health, and surgical services

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records using Meditech EHR

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care conferences

• Ensure high-quality patient care and safety standards are met

• Adapt to the needs of a community hospital environment

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members

Additional Information:

• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of Kansas

• Experience in hospitalist or acute care settings preferred

• Familiarity with Meditech EHR system is beneficial

• Strong clinical decision-making and time management skills required

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to varying patient needs

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential

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.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!