Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Washington

About the role

The Physician Associate will provide high-quality emergency medical care during night shifts, including evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients presenting to the emergency department. The clinician will work collaboratively with attending physicians to manage a broad spectrum of emergency conditions, with a caseload of 8-14 patients per day. Effective patient handoffs and clear communication with consultants, hospitalists, and other care teams are required for this assignment. No call responsibilities are required outside of scheduled night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients presenting to the emergency department
• Collaborate with attending physicians to manage a broad spectrum of emergency conditions
• Work with RNs to support the patient population
• Clear communication with consultants, hospitalists, and other care teams
• No call responsibilities outside of scheduled night shifts

Requirements

• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Case Load/PPD: 8-14 PPD
• Support Staff: RNs
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
• Government: No
• Shift Times: Night shift
• Procedures Required: Emergency medicine procedures

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine preferred
• Knowledge of emergency medicine procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members
• Passport required for international travel

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Emergency medicine knowledge

Benefits

• Accommodations provided at no cost
• Travel allowance for out-of-town assignments
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

• Compensation is based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Night shift