Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Salem, VA
Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: APP Shifts: 6a 2p, 11a 11p, 2p 10p, 10p 6a, 11a 11p PIT

COVERAGE DATES
ASAP Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 45,000 annual ED volume
Admissions: Yes
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup Available: MD/DO coverage onsite
Support Staff Available: RNs, MD/DOs, APPs
Reason for Coverage: Coverage need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 41 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Full scope Emergency Medicine procedures based on experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Virginia license required
Board: MD/DO must be BC/BE in ABEM or AOBEM
DEA: Active DEA Certification required
Certifications: NP/PA must hold NCCA or ANCC certification; ACLS required; ATLS proof once in career for MD/DO
Experience: Recent Main Emergency Department experience required; no urgent care only or new graduate candidates accepted
Other Qualifications: Ability to work day, night, and weekend shifts (facility will not accept day-only candidates)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department
Perform evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in accordance with EM standards
Collaborate with onsite physician team and support staff
Participate in consults, documentation, and coordination of patient care
Manage emergency procedures as required within scope