Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care in Oregon
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physician Assistant
- Urgent Care
- Locum Tenens
This locum tenens position seeks an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant to provide short-term care across multiple clinics in Oregon, handling acute illnesses, injuries, and urgent non-emergent conditions. The role involves performing common urgent care procedures, ordering diagnostics, prescribing medications, and coordinating patient care with physicians. It requires proficiency in urgent care, adherence to protocols, and certifications including ACLS, offering flexible scheduling and travel support.
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Oregon beginning Dec 8, 2025. This 120-day opportunity features 10-hour day shifts, four days a week, rotating among three clinics with alternating schedules. The role is ideal for a provider skilled in high-volume urgent care, acute care procedures, and managing patients of all ages in a dynamic, community-based environment.
Job Details
- Location: Oregon
- Start Date: Dec 8, 2025
- LOA: 120 days
- Provider Type Needed: Urgent Care Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (9a to 7p), rotating among 3 clinics with alternating schedules
Responsibilities and Duties
- Evaluate and treat walk-in patients with acute illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and urgent but non-emergent conditions
- Perform procedures including suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, wound care, and abscess management
- Order, interpret, and act on diagnostics (labs, X-rays, EKGs) to guide treatment
- Prescribe medications and manage short-term treatment plans
- Partner with physicians and hospital staff for escalations, transfers, or referrals requiring higher-level care
- Educate patients and families on follow-up care, prevention, and appropriate use of urgent care versus emergency services
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation and ensure compliance with hospital protocols and state regulations
Additional Information
- Previous urgent care, emergency, or high-volume primary care experience required
- Proficiency in common urgent care procedures (suturing, splinting, I&D, wound management)
- Must be comfortable with all age groups
- Experience with Meditech EHR
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Strong adaptability and communication skills essential
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 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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