Locum Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)

• Setting: Acute care hospital

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Coverage: Scheduled shifts plus on-call required

• Shift schedule: 19:00–07:00 (8-hour shifts)

Description

Provide comprehensive emergency medical care under a licensed physician’s supervision in a fast-paced acute care setting. You will perform patient histories and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, perform authorized procedures, and educate patients. You will also document medical records accurately and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care under physician supervision

• Conduct patient histories and physical examinations

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Develop and implement treatment plans

• Prescribe medications

• Perform procedures as authorized by state regulations and the supervising physician

• Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals

• Document medical records accurately and thoroughly

• Stay current on advancements in medicine through continuing education

Requirements

• MPAS degree from an accredited program

• Active and unencumbered PA license in Virginia

• NCCPA national certification

• At least 1 year of clinical experience in the specialty preferred

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($85/hr–$95/hr)

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management

• Other benefits may be available where required by law