Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Emergency Medicine
Frankfort, SD - USA
Job Summary
This contract on-site Associate-level position offers an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice provider to deliver high-quality urgent and emergent care within a dynamic Medical Practice setting.
As a Locum NP/PA in Emergency Medicine you will be responsible for assessing diagnosing and managing patients presenting with acute medical conditions. You will collaborate closely with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and supports smooth department operations.
- Perform comprehensive emergency medicine assessments including history-taking physical examinations and differential diagnosis
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute illnesses or injuries
- Order perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies imaging and ECGs
- Prescribe medications and perform procedures consistent with advanced practice licensure scope of practice and facility protocols
- Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate admission transfer or appropriate disposition
- Collaborate with emergency physicians nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to provide seamless patient care
- Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) system
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses treatment plans discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Adhere to emergency department protocols infection prevention standards and patient safety guidelines
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to efficient compassionate emergency service delivery
- Associate-level clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with demonstrated competence in emergency acute or urgent care settings
- Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant(PA) licensure in the applicable state
- Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program with national board certification (ANCC AANP NCCPA or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Active DEA registration or eligibility required with prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations
- Current BLS ACLS and PALS certifications
- Strong clinical reasoning diagnostic and decision-making skills for high-acuity patient presentations
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) documentation and computerized physician order entry
- Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage multiple critical priorities remain composed under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing situations
- Commitment to evidence-based practice patient safety confidentiality and professional ethical standards
Schedule: Day or night shifts
No call requirement
Must be board-certified
ATLS ACLS and PALS required
Paid travel & expenses
A-rated malpractice coverage