About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Nevada starting Nov 1, 2025. The role offers 7a-8p shifts and involves caring for pediatric patients aged 3 months and older in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in family practice, emergency medicine, or urgent care and be comfortable with a variety of acute presentations.
Job Details
- Location: Nevada
- Start Date: Nov 1, 2025
- LOA: 24 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 7a-8p
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide acute care to pediatric and adult patients in an urgent care setting
- Close lacerations and perform incision and drainage procedures
- Interpret X-rays and EKGs
- Manage work-related injuries; work comp experience is a plus
- Utilize Practice Velocity EMR for patient documentation
- Perform Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications if qualified
Additional Information
- Must have 3-6 years of relevant experience in family practice, emergency medicine, or urgent care
- Comfortable providing care to patients as young as 3 months old
- Current board certifications required: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
- Must hold an active Nevada license
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.
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About Wellhart, LLC
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!