Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care Richmond, VA

Locum Physician Assistant (PA) – Urgent Care – Richmond, VA

Why Apply?
Join a leading facility in Richmond, VA, and enjoy flexible scheduling of 3 shifts per week at a competitive hourly rate. Be part of a dedicated team committed to your success, with coverage across multiple outpatient clinics open 7 days a week in a vibrant community. Start as soon as credentialed and work until a permanent provider is hired, gaining valuable experience in urgent care.

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Quick Facts

• Location: Richmond, VA (multiple clinic locations)
• Start Date: 09/06/2026
• End Date: 09/20/2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts/week, 12+ hours per shift, clinics open 7 days/week, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
• Hours/week: Approximately 36 hours
• Employment Type: Locum (temporary)
• License/Certs: Valid Virginia Physician Assistant license, BLS/ACLS preferred
• Experience: Prior urgent care or outpatient experience preferred

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay package discussed upon application
• Benefits include:
  • Competitive pay packages
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

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What You’ll Do

• Provide urgent care services to a diverse patient population, from birth to death
• Perform procedures including suturing, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, and minor burn management
• Conduct diagnostic tests such as X-rays, EKGs, rapid strep, flu, COVID-19, RSV, and urinalysis
• Manage nosebleeds with anterior nasal packing or cautery, cerumen impaction removal
• Support airway management with nebulizer treatments and initial emergency stabilization
• Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR system
• Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals in a fast-paced outpatient environment

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What You Need
Required:

• Valid Physician Assistant license in Virginia
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• 1+ years of urgent care or outpatient clinical experience
• Proficiency in suturing, I&D, minor procedures, and diagnostic testing

Preferred:

• ACLS certification
• Experience with Epic EMR

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About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading outpatient clinic network in Richmond, VA, providing episodic urgent care services for a wide patient demographic. Providers will see approximately 25 to 50 patients daily, varying by season and clinic volume, with higher patient flow expected during cold and flu seasons. The role involves performing a range of urgent care procedures and managing patient flow efficiently.

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Compliance
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.