Family Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility 1 Hour from Columbus, Ohio
Job Reference: ORD-225821-PA-OH | Locums assignment starting November for 3 months | Day shift, outpatient/clinic | No call required | Board certification negotiable
About the Facility
This correctional facility delivers outpatient and clinic-based primary care services to an adult patient population within a secure clinical environment. The facility operates with established protocols suited to corrections-based healthcare delivery, supported by full correctional support staff and on-site nurse practitioners. Clinical workflows are structured to address the primary care needs of the patient population served.
About the Facility Location
The assignment is located approximately one hour from a major city offering a range of cultural, scientific, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Attractions include the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, COSI science museum, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum. The Arena District serves as a hub for professional sports teams across multiple leagues, and day trips are accessible to Hocking Hills State Park at 55 miles and Kings Island at 83 miles.
About the Clinician's Workday
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with options for 3 × 12-hour or 4 × 10-hour shift configurations; Saturday availability permitted but not required
- Expected caseload: 16–18 patients per day
- Clinical responsibilities: Evaluation and management of primary care conditions within a structured correctional environment
- Required credentials: State PA license, DEA registration, ACLS certification, CPR certification, and prescriptive authority; board certification negotiable
- Preferred: Correctional experience and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
- Credentialing timeline: Approximately 3 weeks
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: 16–18 patients per day
- Support Staff: Full correctional support staff, NPs on-site
- Patient Population: Adults
- Location Type: On-Site
- Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
- Government: No