Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine in Overland Park, KS

Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine
Location: Overland Park, KS
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens opportunity in Overland Park, Kansas. This position offers a fully clinical role in a Level II trauma center emergency department, treating a diverse patient population with a primary focus on moderate-acuity cases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the emergency department.

• Manage a variety of acute illnesses and injuries, primarily ESI Level 2 and 3 patients.

• Develop treatment plans, order diagnostic testing, and prescribe medications as appropriate.

• Collaborate with emergency physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.

• Stabilize patients and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Provide direct patient care with no administrative responsibilities.

Emergency Department Details

• 24 ER beds

• 7 vertical pathway spaces

• 2 intake rooms

• Patient volume: Approximately 1–1.5 patients per hour

• Patient acuity: Primarily ESI Level 2 and 3

• Trauma designation: Level II

• Administrative-to-clinical ratio: 100% clinical

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Minimum of 2 years of emergency medicine experience

• Active Kansas license or eligibility to obtain one

• Current certifications as required by the facility