Emergency Department Physician Assistant (Locum Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

🚑 Emergency Department Physician Assistant (Locum Contract)

Location : Tahlequah, OK

Engagement Type : Contract (Locums)

Project : WWH ER Providers FY25 A2

📌 Role Summary

Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Physician Assistant to provide backfill and ED overflow coverage . This high-impact locum role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to manage both adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

Deliver emergency care in an ED overflow environment (adults & pediatrics).

Perform patient assessments, order / interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient medical records.

Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, and the ED team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Manage patient ratios of 1 : 6 or fewer within a 17-bed department.

Participate in compliance, training, and team meetings.

🎓 Qualifications

Education / Training (one of the following) :

Completion of an ACGME / AOA-approved postgraduate training program in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Medicine / Pediatrics OR

Completion of ≥1 year in an approved postgraduate program in a primary care specialty (with residency director approval) OR

One year postgraduate training plus two years of active primary care practice.

Licensure / Certifications :

Active Oklahoma PA license (required)

OBNDD with CNHS address (required)

Oklahoma DEA with CNHS address (or ability to obtain)

BLS, ACLS, PALS (required)

Experience :

Pediatric experience (required)

Emergency Department experience preferred (recent grads with ED rotations considered)

Prior locums experience with Cerner EMR and ED workflow preferred

Procedure logs required

Skills :

Flexibility to cover 13+ shifts per month (days / nights / weekends)

Ability to manage ED overflow patients safely & efficiently

Strong teamwork and communication skills

🏥 Work Environment

Setting : 17-bed Emergency Department

Schedule : Rotating shifts (days, nights, weekdays, weekends)

Patient Ratio : 1 : 6 or fewer

Collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment focused on high-quality patient care

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