LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Family Practice PA in South Dakota.
About The Position We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota, starting May 12, 2025. This full-time position involves providing primary care services in a multi-specialty clinic setting, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a light patient load of 5-6 patients per day in a small-town family practice environment. This long-standing community clinic focuses on general outpatient family medicine, including walk-ins. The role does not involve OB care, infant care, or suturing. This opportunity offers a very manageable workload in a well-established practice setting. Proficiency with Meditech EHR is required.
Job Details:
Location: South Dakota
Facility Type: Multi-Specialty Clinic
Start Date: May 12, 2025
LOA: 120 days
Provider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician Assistant
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages (excluding infants)
• Manage a patient load of 5-6 patients per day
• Handle walk-in patients and general family medicine cases
• Conduct physical examinations and preventive care screenings
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses and chronic conditions
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
• Educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance
• Accurately document patient encounters using Meditech EHR
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a multi-specialty setting
• Adapt to the needs of a small-town community practice
Additional Information:
• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in South Dakota
• Experience in family practice and primary care required
• Proficiency with Meditech EHR system preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential
• Ability to work independently in a small practice setting
• Comfort with a relaxed pace and light patient load
• Appreciation for small-town community healthcare dynamics
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.
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About Barton AssociatesThe 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
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 staffi ng 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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