Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)

• Facility type: Critical Access

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Start date: 02/01/27

• Schedule: 08:00–18:00, standard 5x 10-hour shifts

• Coverage: Scheduled shifts + on-call required

• Pay: $95/hr – $105/hr

Description

Locum tenens Physician Assistant position in Emergency Medicine at a critical access facility, requiring both scheduled coverage and on-call. You will provide comprehensive, physician-supervised emergency medical care, including assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, procedures as authorized, medication prescribing, and patient counseling. You will also document care accurately and collaborate with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care under the supervision of a licensed physician

• Take patient histories and perform physical examinations

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests

• Develop and implement treatment plans

• Prescribe medications

• Perform procedures as authorized by state regulations and supervising physician

• Educate and counsel patients on preventative care and health management

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care

• Document medical records accurately and thoroughly

• Stay current on medical advancements through continuing education

Requirements

• MPAS degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Active and unencumbered PA license in Massachusetts

• NCCPA national certification

• 1+ year of relevant clinical experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($95/hr – $105/hr)

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Dedicated application and assignment support