Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens CoverageatFacility in Eastern North

LocumTenens.com, LLC; New Hill (NC); Sur place; USD 96 000 - 152 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant for inpatient locum tenens coverage in a North Carolina ED. The role requires ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months, NC DEA with prescriptive authority, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/APLS certifications.

Board certification as a PA is mandatory. The PA will cover night shifts (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) and day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) in a 21-bed hospital with a level II nursery, staff including 6 physicians and 3 NPs/PAs, and access to on-site

Qualifications

• Emergency department inpatient experience within the last 12 months.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS/APLS certifications required.
• NC DEA license required; prescriptive authority.
• Board certification as a Physician Assistant required.

Responsabilités

• Provide inpatient locum tenens coverage during night and day shifts in an on-site ED.
• Manage acute medical-surgical inpatient cases with average census of about 20.
• Respond to codes and collaborate with ED physicians, surgeons, and cardiology.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for all documentation and orders.
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, privileging, and state licensing requirements.

Connaissances

ED inpatient experience

Code response

Team collaboration

Formation

Board certification in PA

NC DEA license

BLS ACLS PALS/APLS certifications

Outils

EPIC EMR

Description du poste

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

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
• Certifications Required:
• BLS required (AHA);
• ACLS required (AHA);
• PALS/APLS required (AHA);
• NC DEA required;
• board certification required;
• prescriptive a