Hospitalist Locum Tenens Physician Assistant NC Job at HPA Healthcare, Nags Head, NC

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  • HPA Healthcare
  • Nags Head, NC

Job Description

Position Overview
A full-service critical access hospital on North Carolina’s Outer Banks is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to support their hospitalist service for a short-term locum assignment. This role is focused on admissions, consults, and co-management of ED holds and admitted patients during evening shifts. Candidates must be able to work autonomously in a fast-paced hospital setting and be available for orientation the day before the assignment begins. Assignment Highlights
  • HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency
  • 8-hour evening shifts (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), Monday–Friday
  • Support a well-established hospitalist team (2 MDs, 4 APPs)
  • Average inpatient census: 17–21; APPs manage 8–10 patients/day
  • Typical admissions during shift: 5–7
  • No ICU or critical care responsibilities
  • Respond to inpatient codes (not ED)
  • Consults only on ED holds; no ED backup duties required
  • Orientation scheduled the day before first shift
  • Pre-paid travel and lodging included
  • Medical malpractice coverage provided by HPA Healthcare
  • Work and live steps from the beach in one of the nation’s most scenic coastal areas
Skills & Experience
  • Active North Carolina PA license required
  • Current DEA registration
  • BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA-approved)
  • Minimum 2 years of hospitalist or inpatient experience preferred
  • Must be able to function independently with strong clinical judgment

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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