ER PA Locum Tenens: Fast-Paced Emergency Medicine

Weatherby Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid malpractice insurance

Housing provided

Travel/transportation covered

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens assignment in Covington, Louisiana. The ER PA will work at a level 3 trauma center, with duties including suturing, splinting, I&D, and joint repairs.

Shifts include day and night coverage, averaging 12 shifts per month and roughly 20 patients per day. ACLS and BLS are required; compensation is competitive and a full benefits package is provided. Housing and transportation are covered.

Qualifications

• Emergency medicine PA role at a level 3 trauma center.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• 20 patients per day (2–3 per hour).
• Seeking 2–3 providers to establish privileges for ongoing PRN shifts.
• Suturing, splinting, I&D, laceration repair, and joint repairs required.
• Locum Tenens, 13-week duration.

Responsibilities

• Treat and triage ER patients in a level 3 trauma center.
• Perform suturing, splinting, I&D, and wound repairs as needed.
• Support staffing by covering 12 shifts per month on average.

Job description

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens assignment in Covington, Louisiana. The ER PA will work at a level 3 trauma center, with duties including suturing, splinting, I&D, and joint repairs.

Shifts include day and night coverage, averaging 12 shifts per month and roughly 20 patients per day. ACLS and BLS are required; compensation is competitive and a full benefits package is provided. Housing and transportation are covered.