Locum Physician Assistant

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice PA in Massachusetts About The Position Barton Associates is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment at a correctional facility in Massachusetts. Starting on 06/16/2025, this position involves providing medical care to inmates, with a focus on addiction medicine and some prenatal care consultation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, with rounds beginning at 7:30 AM. Responsibilities include managing a patient load of 20-30 inmates daily, reviewing medical issues, collaborating with dental teams, and addressing opioid use disorders. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with administrative tasks, email communication, and occasional urgent care needs. This opportunity offers the potential for extension and requires an active Massachusetts PA license. Job Details: Location: Massachusetts Facility Type: Correctional Facility Start Date: 06/16/2025 LOA: 30 days Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 3 PM Responsibilities and Duties: • Conduct daily rounds on 20-30 patients, starting at 7:30 AM • Provide medical care for inmates, focusing on detox and addiction medicine • Review and address medical issues for patients in the medical unit • Collaborate with dental teams to clear patients for extractions • Manage administrative tasks, including timely email responses • Provide occasional urgent care for sick patients • Consult on prenatal care cases as needed • Utilize ERMA electronic medical record system • Maintain accurate and timely medical records • Ensure compliance with facility policies and procedures • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning Additional Information: • Must be a licensed Family Practice Physician Assistant • Active Massachusetts PA license required • Experience in addiction medicine and opioid use disorder treatment preferred • Familiarity with basic prenatal care beneficial • Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential • Ability to work independently in a correctional setting • Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and facility requirements 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. LI-SC1 1633696EXPPLAT About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help. The Best Talent in the Industry Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are. Maximize Patient Access And Revenue Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation. Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive. A Proactive Approach We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges. Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge. Industry Leading Support When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible. 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