Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care in Altoona, PA - Now Hiring

Physician Assistant | Urgent Care Location: Altoona, PA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Urgent Care PA in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16602!

We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in PA, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves covering multiple urgent care sites with shifts from Mon-Sun, 8a-8p. The Physician Assistant will work independently, managing typical urgent care cases such as cold/flu, minor injuries, and performing procedures including suturing, splinting, X-rays, and drawing blood, referring high acuity patients to the ER.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive care for urgent care patients, including those with cold/flu symptoms, rashes, abrasions, lacerations, sprains, and minor burns.
• Perform procedures such as suturing, wound care, incision and drainage (I&Ds), splinting, X-rays, EKGs, drawing blood, and initiating IVs.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Travel between multiple urgent care sites within a 30-mile radius.
• Refer high acuity cases to the local emergency room.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine is required.
• Experience with Epic EMR system.
• Must be comfortable working independently.

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, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team! 

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