Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Emergency Medicine locum tenens
• Setting: Emergency Department (lower-acuity focus)
• Start date: December 1, 2026
• Coverage: 6–12 shifts per month; schedules Monday–Sunday (7a–7p, 10a–10p, 1p–11p, 7p–7a)
• Locations: May cover two nearby emergency departments (secondary site may include 10a–10p)
• Shift requirement: Must be willing to work overnight shifts
• EMR: Epic

Description

Locum PA-C coverage is needed for Emergency Department shifts beginning December 1, 2026. You will evaluate and treat ED patients, with most cases being lower acuity, and review radiology and laboratory results as needed. Some triage and ED support duties may be required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients
• Review radiology studies
• Review laboratory results as needed
• Assist with triage and/or ED technician duties when needed
• Typical volume: ~1–2 patients per hour per provider per shift (physician support present overnight)

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania PA license (PA-C only)
• Emergency Department experience required
• Stroke-certified experience and facility requirements
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
• NIHSS certification current annually
• Annual Stroke CME required
• EMTALA education required
• Willingness and ability to work overnight shifts
• Local enough to drive to the assignment (including possible secondary location)

Benefits

• Flexible mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts covering two nearby EDs
• Possible travel support for eligible providers: mileage, lodging, parking, rental car, fuel, and ground transportation