Nuclear Medicine Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens Opportunity | Maryland

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant for a locum tenens opportunity supporting a nationally recognized federal research and healthcare institution in Maryland. This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly specialized Nuclear Medicine department in a collaborative academic and research-focused environment.

Position Details


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Specialty: Nuclear Medicine



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Position Type: Locum Tenens



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Assignment Length: 6–12 months preferred



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Start Date: July 2026



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Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm



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No call required




Practice Setting


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Academic and research-based medical environment



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Outpatient and procedural support role



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Crisp and Carestrain EMR systems




Clinical Responsibilities

Providers will assist supervising physicians with comprehensive nuclear medicine patient care, including:


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Reviewing and documenting clinical histories, laboratory results, pathology reports, and imaging studies



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Performing and updating patient history and physical examinations



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Assisting with informed consent for invasive and therapeutic procedures



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Supporting diagnostic imaging and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures



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Administering adjunctive and interventional medications per institutional guidelines



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Performing pre- and post-procedure assessments and patient monitoring



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Assisting with moderate sedation and anxiolysis under physician supervision




Required Qualifications


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Active Physician Assistant license in any state accepted



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Strong clinical assessment and procedural experience preferred



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Comfortable working in a highly regulated federal healthcare environment



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Ability to complete and maintain federal security clearance requirements




Additional Information


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Federal security clearance required prior to start



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Candidates must remain responsive throughout the clearance process to avoid delays



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Assignment commitment strongly preferred for 6–12 months



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No travel or lodging reimbursement provided



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Collaborative multidisciplinary academic setting with advanced imaging and procedural exposure