Locum Physician Assistant

Edwardsville, Kansas

Barton Associates
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We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position providing home-based care in Kansas. This 10-week assignment, starting 05/19/2025, requires one flexible day per week, with approximately one hour per visit. The PA will travel to patients' homes to provide advanced wound care services, including initial assessments, debridement, wound rewrapping, and the application of amniotic membrane (AM) grafts as the primary treatment method. This role involves using amniography, placing orders for synthetic skin or skin grafts, and delivering specialized wound care in a home setting. There is potential for extension beyond the initial assignment period. Job Details: Location: Kansas Facility Type: Home Health Care Start Date: 05/19/2025 LOA: 10 weeks (with potential for extension) Provider Type Needed: Wound Care Physician Assistant Schedule: One flexible day per week, approximately 1 hour per visit Responsibilities and Duties:
• Conduct initial wound assessments in patients' homes
• Perform wound debridement and rewrapping
• Apply amniotic membrane (AM) grafts as primary treatment
• Use amniography as a primary treatment method
• Place orders for synthetic skin or skin grafts as needed
• Develop and implement personalized wound care plans
• Educate patients and caregivers on proper wound care techniques
• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Collaborate with patients' primary care providers and other healthcare professionals
• Ensure compliance with all relevant medical and ethical guidelines
• Adapt to the unique challenges of providing care in a home setting
• Stay updated on current wound care practices and technologies
• Manage time efficiently to accommodate multiple home visits per day Additional Information:
• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in Kansas
• Advanced wound care certification or extensive experience required
• Comfortable with traveling to patients' homes and providing care in various settings
• Strong clinical skills in wound assessment, debridement, and advanced treatments
• Experience with amniotic membrane grafts and synthetic skin applications preferred
• Proficiency in using amniography for wound treatment
• Excellent communication skills for patient and caregiver education
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions in a home care environment 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
Date Posted: 25 April 2025
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