Job Description

Join a highly supportive Pediatric practice in New York, starting Aug 22, 2025, for a 24-day locum tenens assignment. This role as a Pediatric Physician Assistant offers a structured environment with shifts from 9 AM to 5 PM or 1 PM to 9 PM, focusing on scheduled well visits and urgent care pediatric cases. Ideal candidates will benefit from an established team including a scribe and medical assistant, ensuring a smooth workflow and direct focus on patient care.

Job Details

• Location : New York
• Facility Type : Outpatient Pediatric Practice
• Start Date : Aug 22, 2025
• LOA : 24 days
• Provider Type Needed : Pediatric Physician Assistant
• Schedule : Shifts available from 9 AM to 5 PM for outpatient pediatrics and 1 PM to 9 PM for urgent care pediatrics

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage an average of 30-40 pediatric patients per day, with capabilities for up to 45 on very busy days.
• Conduct well visits and manage acute sick visits in a scheduled environment that mimics urgent care.
• Utilize eClinicalWorks for efficient chart management.
• Engage with parents, providing reassurance and answering queries to ensure a supportive environment.
• Oversee and adjust pre-prepared patient charts, medications, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with your dedicated scribe and medical assistant to ensure efficient patient flow and care.

Additional Information

• Required certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• License needed: Valid New York Physician Assistant license
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in Pediatrics or Pediatric Urgent Care
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, especially with children and their families

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Locum, Shift work,

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