Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Company : Barton Associates

Location : Hickory, NC, 28601

Posted Date : 15 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Physicians & Surgeons

Occupation : Physician Assistant

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. Starting on Oct 13, 2025, this autonomous role features a rotating schedule with 12-hour weekday shifts and 8-hour weekend shifts. The assignment involves working alongside a medical assistant and front desk staff, seeing 40+ patients per shift in a dynamic urgent care setting.
Job Details

Location: North Carolina
Start Date: Oct 13, 2025
LOA: 120 days
Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
Schedule: 8am-8pm weekdays, 8am-4pm weekends; 36/40 rotation week: most commonly week 1 Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and week 2 Monday, Thursday, Friday

Responsibilities and Duties

Work autonomously to assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to urgent care
Manage a high patient volume, seeing 40+ patients per shift
Collaborate with a medical assistant and front desk staff to ensure efficient patient flow
Perform required procedures and interventions within scope of practice
Document all patient encounters using Epic EMR
Maintain compliance with all clinical protocols and standards

Additional Information

Must have at least 1 year of urgent care or emergency room experience
New graduates will not be considered
Must be DOT certified or able to obtain certification independently
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certifications required
Valid North Carolina PA license required
Ability to work autonomously is essential

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.