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Physician Assistant | Pulmonology Location: Maryland Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Pulmonology PA in Maryland! We are seeking an experienced Pulmonology Physician Assistant for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Jan 19, 2026, and offers two half-day outpatient clinic sessions per week—Tuesdays and Fridays—supporting urgent and post-hospital follow-up visits for patients with interstitial lung disease. Job Details Location: Maryland Start Date: Jan 19, 2026 LOA: 21 days Provider Type Needed: Pulmonology Physician Assistant Schedule: Tuesdays 1pm-5pm, Fridays 8am-12pm Responsibilities and Duties Provide urgent clinic support for sick visits and post-hospital follow-ups for established patients in the Interstitial Lung Disease group Assess severity of illness and collaborate with the supervising provider to determine appropriate care (outpatient, emergency referral, or admission) Guide outpatient management, including performing in-clinic testing, prescribing oral antibiotics, and delivering supportive measures Work with the ILD nurse to assess and adjust patient oxygen needs and prescriptions Review hospital discharge medications during follow-up visits, ensure understanding of medication changes, and confirm patient stability or improvement post-discharge Operate collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including orientation by a current APP and support from an on-site MD provider Additional Information Active Maryland PA license required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Experience in pulmonology or urgent outpatient care strongly preferred 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. LI-SC1 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. 1694434EXPPLAT