Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine - $75-121 per hour

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 Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens job in Covington, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

• Day and night shifts available -- 12 shifts on average per month
• 20 patients per day -- 2 - 3 patients per hour
• Emergency medicine PA role at a level 3 trauma center
• Suturing, splinting, I&D, laceration repair, and joint repairs required
• Seeking 2 - 3 providers to establish privileges for ongoing PRN shifts
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered
• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice insurance
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
• Covered transportation and housing expenses

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Rates shown are all-inclusive and combine an hourly base pay with other potential earnings like overtime, call, and holiday pay. Please contact your consultant for details.

Weatherby Healthcare Job ID #3389617. Posted job title: Locum Tenens PA - Emergency Medicine Job Opportunity in LA

About Weatherby Healthcare

Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, which leads the locum tenens industry in size and quality. Since 1995, we’ve leveraged our nationwide network to connect locums professionals with the best jobs. Our team supports nearly 100 specialties for physicians, PAs, and NPs. These experts simplify the locums process from start to finish, backing you up with award-winning 24/7 support.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Medical benefits