Emergency Medicine NP/PA

Job Description

Job Description

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: September 4

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

• Average 36 PPD
• Level III trauma center
  
• Onsite orientation required 1 day prior to first scheduled shift
  

Schedule:

• 12:00p-10:00p
  
• Available coverage dates:
  
• 09/05-09/07
  
• 09/12-09/13
  
• Opportunity for more dates in the future
  

Patient Population: All ages

EMR: MediTech

Credentialing: 30 days

Requirements:

• Active Michigan licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• AHA BLS certification
  
• Minimum 1-year Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent
  

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
  
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
  
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and APP specialty
  
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
  
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
  

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
  
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
  
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
  
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
  
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team
  

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree focused on an NP specialty (e.g., family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics)
  
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program
  

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license in Michigan
  
• National certification as an NP in a relevant specialty area by a recognized certifying body (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP])
  
• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Michigan
  
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum APP positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty
  

Travel:

If you reside greater than 50 miles from the facility you are eligible for travel benefits. You will have your travel and lodging arranged by our travel department and paid for in full.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.