We are seeking a qualified Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, beginning on Sep 29, 2025. This position requires a commitment of 36 hours per week with three 12-hour shifts, including rotating weekends. The role involves episodic care and injury treatment within an urgent care clinic that also offers occupational health services.

Job Details

• Location: Virginia
• Facility Type: Urgent Care Clinic
• Start Date: Sep 29, 2025
• LOA: 60 days
• Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Minimum of 36 hours per week (3x12s), including rotating weekends

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide episodic care and treat injuries as needed
• Manage a variety of urgent health conditions in a fast-paced environment
• Deliver exceptional patient care in line with urgent care standards
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient treatment

Additional Information

• Must be Board Certified by the ANCC
• Active Virginia license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory
• DEA certification necessary
• Candidates should be local to the area as per client requirements

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.

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!