JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: NP/PA - Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Gadsden AL
Service Setting: Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 Open
Clinical Shift Schedule: 10a10p; 4p12a
COVERAGE DATES
01/01/2026 Open
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and geriatrics; all-comer ED population
Patient Volume/Census: 22000 annual ED volume; average 65 patients/day
Admissions: 24% admit rate
Phone Consults: TBD
Case Mix: Emergency medicine cases across a wide variety of conditions
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 16 ED beds
Trauma Level: TBD
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Standard ED and procedural equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Wide variety of specialty services available
Support Staff Available: 12 hours of NP/PA coverage; full ED team support
Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: TBD
Credentialing Timeline: 49 days
Required for Presentation: Active AL state license Board Certification AL DEA
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Emergency medicine procedures within standard NP/PA scope
Basic and advanced emergency stabilization
EM practice consistent with ACLS/ATLS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Alabama license required
Board: Board Certified
DEA: Alabama DEA required
Certifications: ACLS ATLS
Experience: Emergency medicine experience required
Other Qualifications: Ability to perform in a high-volume ED; Epic EMR experience preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct emergency care during assigned clinical shifts
Manage patient evaluation treatment and disposition in the ED
Collaborate with attending physicians and specialty services as needed
Utilize Epic EMR for all documentation
Participate in hospital orientation and EMR training prior to first shift