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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