Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atFacility in Eastern North Carolina

LocumTenens.com; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant for an on-site Emergency Department assignment in North Carolina. The ER handles a census around 20 with 24-hour coverage and requires ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months.

Night shifts 11:00 PM–7:00 AM and day shifts 7:00 AM–7:00 PM are available, with teleconsultation for general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology and telestroke. Applicants must have BLS, ACLS, PALS/APLS, NC DEA, and board certification with prescriptive

Qualifications

• ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months is required.
• Prescriptive authority with NC DEA and board certification.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS/APLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage acute medical-surgical inpatient cases in the ED.
• Respond to codes as needed.
• Coordinate with consultants (general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, telestroke).
• Document care in EPIC EMR.

Skills

ED inpatient

Code response

Emergency care

Education

PA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226847-PA-NC
• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: December - January; night shifts: 12/25, 12/31, 1/4 - 3/31 (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM); day shifts: 1/3, 1/6 - 1/8, 1/10, 1/14 - 1/15, 1/17, 1/24, 1/28 - 1/29, 1/31 (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Shift Type: Night Shift
• Assignment Type: ER
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This 21-bed hospital operates as part of a health system and maintains 18 acute care medical-surgical beds, 2 labor and delivery/recovery beds, 1 level II nursery bed, 3 operating rooms, a designated caesarian section room, and a 24-hour emergency department. The facility is supported by an anesthesiologist, an onsite radiologist, and 24-hour laboratory availability, with an established clinical team of 6 physicians and 3 Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants. Air and ground transfer support is available to facilitate immediate patient transfer as clinically indicated.

About the Facility Location

North Carolina offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and seasonal activities suited to varied interests. The state features coastal areas known for fresh seafood and waterfront dining, mountain regions with access to parks and trails, and opportunities for hiking, waterfall trails, gemstone mining, fishing, and boat rentals. During the winter season, light displays and family-oriented events take place at various venues across the state, including illuminated courses and festivals at parks and nature centers, providing accessible options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Physician Associate will provide inpatient locum tenens coverage during night shifts (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) at an on-site emergency department, managing acute medical-surgical inpatient cases with an average total inpatient census of 20. Candidates must have ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months; no ICU or critical care duties are required, though clinicians are responsible for responding to codes. Specialty consultation is available, including general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and telestroke, and air and ground transfer support is available for immediate patient transfer. All clinical documentation must be maintained using the EPIC EMR system; BLS, ACLS, and PALS/APLS certifications through the American Heart Association, along with an NC DEA and board certification, are required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Average total inpatient census: 20
• Support Staff: 6 physicians, 3 NPs/PAs, anesthesiologist, onsite radiologist
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Night shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM; Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Procedures Required: Code response required; no ICU/Critical Care duties
• CertificationsRequired: BLS required (AHA); ACLS required (AHA); PALS/APLS required (AHA); NC DEA required; board certification required; prescriptive a