JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Salem VA
Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: APP Shifts: 6a2p 11a11p 2p10p 10p6a 11a11p PIT
COVERAGE DATES
ASAP Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 45000 annual ED volume
Admissions: Yes
Phone Consults: Yes
Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
Specialty Backup Available: MD/DO coverage onsite
Support Staff Available: RNs MD/DOs APPs
Reason for Coverage: Coverage need
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
Credentialing Timeline: 41 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Full scope Emergency Medicine procedures based on experience
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Virginia license required
Board: MD/DO must be BC/BE in ABEM or AOBEM
DEA: Active DEA Certification required
Certifications: NP/PA must hold NCCA or ANCC certification; ACLS required; ATLS proof once in career for MD/DO
Experience: Recent Main Emergency Department experience required; no urgent care only or new graduate candidates accepted
Other Qualifications: Ability to work day night and weekend shifts (facility will not accept day-only candidates)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department
Perform evaluation diagnosis and treatment in accordance with EM standards
Collaborate with onsite physician team and support staff
Participate in consults documentation and coordination of patient care
Manage emergency procedures as required within scope