Part-time Administrative assistant Jobs in Lafayette, LA

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

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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.