Assignment Length:

Initial 3-month contract
Potential to extend

Start Date: January 26, 2026

Openings: 1

Details:

Outpatient coverage split between two clinics
Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p
EMR: EPIC
Credentialing: 21 days

Requirements:

Georgia licensure
Board certification
AHA BLS certifications
Minimum 1-year Rheumatology experience

Travel Benefits:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Provided Travel Expenses:

Round-trip flight
Rental car and fuel
Mileage reimbursement (in lieu of flight and rental car)
Lodging

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Order and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications:

Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Georgia
National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Georgia
National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

Locum tenens APP positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing APPs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

Pay: $100.00 - $120.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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