Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in NY

This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -PA-NY
Title: PA
Dates Needed: August 29 - October, Ongoing
Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift
Assignment Type: ER
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This health system operates an emergency department serving the regional patient population in upstate NY. The facility maintains 19 ED beds, 4 fast track chairs, and the capacity to utilize hall stretchers to accommodate patient volume, which averages 70 - 90 visits per day. Established clinical protocols and appropriate resources are in place to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods.
About the Facility Location

The upstate New York region offers a range of natural and cultural attractions suited to varied interests, including Watkins Glen State Park, scenic waterfalls, and nature and wildlife tours. The Corning Museum of Glass serves as a notable destination for those interested in art and science. Clinicians on assignment may also explore the National Comedy Center and the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in Jamestown, reflecting the region‘s notable comedy history.
About the Clinician‘s Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician Associate will provide clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site emergency department in NY, with shift times of 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM, or 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM when single APP coverage applies. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across acuity levels 1 - 5, with a typical patient volume of 18 - 24 patients per 12-hour shift within a 19-bed ED that also includes 4 fast track chairs and hall stretchers as needed. Admissions are completed by hospitalists, with an average of 6 - 16 admissions per day dependent on volume. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment, and board certification is required.

Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 18 - 24 patients per 12-hour shift
Support Staff: 1 APP 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM and 1 APP 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM; hospitalists on staff
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Times: Day shift: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; Night shift: 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM; if single APP coverage: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Procedures Required: Standard emergency department procedures; no extraordinary procedures indicated
CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required

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