Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Salem, VA • Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: APP Shifts: 6a 2p, 11a 11p, 2p 10p, 10p 6a, 11a 11p PIT

COVERAGE DATES • ASAP Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics • Patient Volume/Census: 45,000 annual ED volume • Admissions: Yes • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION • Specialty Backup Available: MD/DO coverage onsite • Support Staff Available: RNs, MD/DOs, APPs • Reason for Coverage: Coverage need

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: 41 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Full scope Emergency Medicine procedures based on experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Virginia license required • Board: MD/DO must be BC/BE in ABEM or AOBEM • DEA: Active DEA Certification required • Certifications: NP/PA must hold NCCA or ANCC certification; ACLS required; ATLS proof once in career for MD/DO • Experience: Recent Main Emergency Department experience required; no urgent care only or new graduate candidates accepted • Other Qualifications: Ability to work day, night, and weekend shifts (facility will not accept day-only candidates)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department • Perform evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in accordance with EM standards • Collaborate with onsite physician team and support staff • Participate in consults, documentation, and coordination of patient care • Manage emergency procedures as required within scope