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

Weatherby Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid malpractice insurance

Housing and transportation covered

24/7 support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens assignment in Covington, Louisiana. The role involves 12 shifts per month, alternating day and night coverage, at a level 3 trauma center, with duties including suturing, splinting, I&D, and fracture repair.

ACLS and BLS certifications are required. Housing and transportation are provided, along with comprehensive benefits and paid malpractice insurance.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Emergency medicine PA role at a level 3 trauma center.
• 12 shifts on average per month (day and night)

Responsibilities

• Suturing, splinting, I&D, laceration repair, and joint repairs required.
• Provide coverage as part of a 2–3 provider team to establish privileges for ongoing PRN shifts.
• Deliver high-quality emergency medicine care in a busy trauma setting.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure patient flow and safety.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Physician Assistant

Education

ACLS certificate

BLS certificate

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