Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Augusta, Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This long-term care hospital specializes in providing comprehensive medical services to elderly patients requiring extended care management. The facility operates with full support staff including physicians, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure efficient patient care coordination and optimal clinical outcomes for the geriatric population.

About the facility location

Georgia offers diverse attractions including state parks with waterfalls like Amicalola Falls, mountain destinations such as Brasstown Bald, and recreational facilities like the Georgia Aquarium and Six Flags Over Georgia. The region provides outdoor activities through the Blue Ridge Mountains with scenic trails and railway experiences, complemented by wineries and family-friendly venues including Zoo Atlanta throughout the state's varied landscapes.

About the clinician's workday

The physician associate will deliver comprehensive family medicine services to elderly patients in a long-term care hospital setting, managing 16-20 patients daily with lower patient volume allowing for thorough care delivery. Clinical responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions common in geriatric populations, and providing preventive healthcare services during regular business hours. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with no call requirements, maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with full medical doctor support staff, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, and registered nurses to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the specialized long-term care environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 16-20
• Support staff: MD, APP, MA, RN
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes