Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW Job Id: H-PA-134494-2 Profession: Physician Assistant Specialty: PA - Other Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio Facility: Knox Community Hospital - EM Health System: SCP Health - Locums Coverage Period: Sep 02, 2026 - Ongoing Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts Hours Per Shift: 12 Reason for Coverage: Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered PATIENT INFORMATION Average Daily Volume: approximately 68-71 patients per day Case Mix: Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 17 ED beds (115-bed community hospital) PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Credentialing Timeline: 120 days JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Ohio license required or ability to obtain DEA / CDS: Active DEA required Certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS required Experience: Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred Other Qualifications: TB and Flu requirements per credentialing standards; independent evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment skills within scope DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages. Perform initial patient evaluations, including history and physical exams. Order and interpret diagnostic tests and develop treatment plans. Collaborate with attending physicians and other healthcare team members. Document patient encounters accurately and timely in EMR.