Job Description

Pay: $105.00-115.00 per hour

Assignment Length:

• Initial 3-month contract
• Potential to extend

Start Date: January 5, 2026

Openings: 1

Details:

• Outpatient clinic coverage
• Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
• Coverage split between two clinic locations
• Average 10-15 PPD
• Small outpatient procedures, no OR coverage
• EMR: EPIC
• Credentialing: 21 days

Requirements:

• Active Georgia licensure
• Board certification
• AHA BLS certification
• Minimum 1-year General Surgery experience

Travel Benefits:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Provided Travel Expenses:

• Round-trip flight
• Rental car and fuel
• Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
• Lodging

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

Pay: $105.00 - $115.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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