Locums – Altoona, Pennsylvania, Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Job

Locums – Altoona, Pennsylvania – Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Job Clinical Role Do you know someone that might be a good fit for this position? Please ask about our generous referral fees! Locum tenens opportunity Seeking a board certified or truly board eligible Physician Assistant Physician Assistants only – Nurse Practitioners cannot be considered Emergency Medicine experience required Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience ASAP start with ongoing coverage needs Seeking coverage for approximately 6–12 shifts per month Must be willing to work night shifts Shift options: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM 9:00 AM–9:00 PM 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Level III Trauma Center Must have an active Pennsylvania license Must be local enough to drive to the facility Required certifications: ACLS BLS PALS Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or Red Cross Stroke certification required NIHSS must be maintained annually Annual Stroke CME required Annual EMTALA education required ATLS not required No call May be required to assist with triage/tech responsibilities PAs typically see a wide variety of Emergency Department patients with a focus on lower-acuity cases Typical procedures include: Laceration repairs Incision and drainage PAs are expected to evaluate a broad range of patient complaints Attending physicians generally manage critically ill patients and evaluate STEMI and stroke patients PAs are not expected to perform invasive procedures such as central lines, intubations, or lumbar punctures Patient population: Approximately 80% adults Approximately 20% pediatrics Average volume: 1–2 patients per hour, per provider PAs will not work solo Physician coverage is always present overnight 24/7 in-house trauma service also provides acute care general surgery consultations Extensive specialty backup available, including Neurology, Cardiology, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, GI, Neurosurgery, CT Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Intensivist services, Pediatric Hospitalist services, and more 24/7 crisis counselors available in the ED to evaluate psychiatric patients EMR: Cerner Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!

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