Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Internal Medicine in Louisiana Job at LocumJobsOnline, New Orleans, LA

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  • LocumJobsOnline
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Internal Medicine PA in Louisiana!

About The Position

Barton Associates is seeking an experienced Internal Medicine Physician Assistant for a 53-day locum tenens position providing telehealth services to a correctional facility in Louisiana. Starting on 05/02/2025, this part-time assignment requires coverage for 3 hours once a week, preferably Wednesday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with providing basic sick calls, giving standing orders, prescribing and refilling medications, and making referrals via telehealth. This role offers a flexible schedule and the potential for extension, making it an excellent opportunity for a physician assistant seeking a rewarding telehealth placement in correctional medicine.

Job Details:  

Location: Louisiana 

Facility Type: Correctional Facility 

Start Date: 05/02/2025 

LOA: 53 days 

Provider Type Needed: Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine 

Schedule: 3 hours once a week, preferably Wednesday-Friday

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Provide telehealth consultations to inmates in a correctional facility setting
  • Conduct basic sick calls and assess patient health concerns remotely
  • Issue standing orders for patient care and treatment
  • Prescribe and refill medications as necessary
  • Make appropriate referrals to specialists or for further medical care
  • Collaborate with on-site healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
  • Adhere to all correctional facility protocols and security measures
  • Ensure compliance with telemedicine regulations and best practices
  • Participate in case reviews and quality improvement initiatives as needed

Additional Information:

  • Louisiana physician assistant license required
  • Experience in internal medicine and telehealth preferred
  • Familiarity with correctional healthcare a plus
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport via video consultations
  • Flexibility to adapt to the unique challenges of providing care in a correctional setting

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 Associates

The 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

  • Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

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 staffi­ng 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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