Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern North Carolina
Job Reference: ORD-226847-PA-NC | Assignment Type: ER | Shift Type: Night Shift | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Yes | Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This 21-bed hospital operates as part of a health system and maintains 18 acute care medical-surgical beds, 2 labor and delivery/recovery beds, 1 level II nursery bed, 3 operating rooms, a designated caesarian section room, and a 24-hour emergency department. The facility is supported by an anesthesiologist, an onsite radiologist, and 24-hour laboratory availability, with an established clinical team of 6 physicians and 3 Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants. Air and ground transfer support is available to facilitate immediate patient transfer as clinically indicated.
Facility Location
North Carolina offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and seasonal activities suited to varied interests. The state features coastal areas known for fresh seafood and waterfront dining, mountain regions with access to parks and trails, and opportunities for hiking, waterfall trails, gemstone mining, fishing, and boat rentals. During the winter season, light displays and family-oriented events take place at various venues across the state, including illuminated courses and festivals at parks and nature centers, providing accessible options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.
About the Role
The Physician Associate will provide inpatient locum tenens coverage during night shifts (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) and day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) at an on-site emergency department, managing acute medical-surgical inpatient cases with an average total inpatient census of 20.
- ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months required
- No ICU or critical care duties required
- Responsible for responding to codes
- Specialty consultation available: general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, telestroke
- Air and ground transfer support available for immediate patient transfer
- All clinical documentation via EPIC EMR system
- Prescriptive authority required
Schedule
- Night shifts (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM): 12/25, 12/31, 1/4 – 3/31
- Day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM): 1/3, 1/6 – 1/8, 1/10, 1/14 – 1/15, 1/17, 1/24, 1/28 – 1/29, 1/31
Requirements
- Board certification required
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
- PALS/APLS certification (American Heart Association)
- NC DEA required
- Prescriptive authority required
- ED inpatient experience within the last 12 months
Practice Details
- Average total inpatient census: 20
- Support staff: 6 physicians, 3 NPs/PAs, anesthesiologist, onsite radiologist
- Patient population: Adults
- Location type: On-Site
- Government facility: No
- Procedures: Code response required; no ICU/Critical Care duties