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Locums PA Emergency Medicine Need in Pennsylvania
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/04/24

Coverage Needed

  • September 2, 2024 - Ongoing
    • Will also cover another location

Schedule

  • Night coverage (7p-7a) to cover 5-6 shifts per month

Clinical Details

  • Typically 1-2 patients/hour per provider per shift
  • There is a trauma service in hospital 24/7 that also covers acute care general surgery consults 24/7.
  • Specialties on call: Neurology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology with cath lab, OBGYN, Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Plastics, GI, Hematology/Oncology, CT surgery, Intensivist, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Pediatric hospitalist (minor pediatric admissions), Podiatry, thoracic surgery, Vascular. Also 24/7 crisis counselors in ED who evaluate psych patients
  • I and D's, laceration repairs
  • Some administrative tasks (Radiology Review, blood work review) when needed

Requirements

  • Active PA License
  • Board Certified
  • DEA
  • Min 2 years experience
  • CPR
  • Stroke Certified
  • ACLS, BLS and PALS - must be through AHA or Red Cross
  • Must be local, drive in candidates only
  • Expected to see the any patient complaint but are not expected to perform invasive procedures.

Support Staff

  • MD

EMR

  • Cerner