Emergency Medicine PA

Assignment Length:  Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: December 1

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:   

• Coverage for Emergency Departments in Bedford and Altoona PA
  
• PAs are expected to see minor complaint patients and perform minor procedures including lacerations, I&Ds, etc.
  
• Physicians typically see critically ill patients, evaluate STEMI/Stroke patients, and perform invasive procedures
  
• Average 1-2 patients per hour
  
• Physician is on-site 24/7

Schedule: 

• Part-time coverage
  
• Average 6-12 shifts per month
  
• Altoona shifts 7:00a-7:00p, 1:00p-11:00a, and 7:00p-7:00a
  
• Bedford shifts 10:00a-10:00p
  

Patient Population: 80% adult, 20% pediatrics

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 90 days

Requirements:

• Active Pennsylvania licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  
• NIHSS certification
  
• Minimum 2-years Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent
  

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
  
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
  
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
  
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
  
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
  

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
  
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
  
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
  
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
  

Requirements

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
  
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Pennsylvania
  
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
  
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Pennsylvania
  
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

Benefits

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.