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Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Pennsylvania corporation

PA-C Emergency Medicine Locum Pennsylvania

Emergency Department December 1, 2026 Start WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking a

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

for an Emergency Department assignment beginning

December 1, 2026

. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Medicine PA who can provide coverage across two nearby emergency departments and is available for a mix of day, evening, and overnight shifts. Assignment Highlights

Start Date:

December 1, 2026 Coverage Type:

Emergency Department Provider Type:

PA-C only Commitment:

6 12 shifts per month Schedule:

Monday Sunday 7a 7p, 10a 10p, 1p 11p, and 7p 7a Setting:

Emergency Department with a focus on lower-acuity patients Geographic Requirement:

Must be local enough to drive to the assignment EMR:

Epic

Night Coverage:

Providers must be willing to work night shifts Clinical Responsibilities

The provider will see a wide variety of Emergency Department patients, with the majority of cases being lower acuity. Typical responsibilities include patient evaluation and treatment, radiology review, and review of laboratory results as needed. Some administrative and clinical support responsibilities may also be required, including assisting with

triage and/or ED technician duties

when needed. Typical patient volume is approximately

1 2 patients per hour per provider per shift

. A physician is present in the department overnight, providing additional clinical support. Requirements

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

PAs only Active Pennsylvania PA license Emergency Department experience required Stroke-certified experience/facility requirements ACLS, BLS, and PALS

through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross NIHSS certification must remain current annually Annual Stroke CME required EMTALA education required Must be willing and able to work overnight shifts Must be local enough to drive in Additional Coverage Details

The provider may be scheduled at

two emergency department locations within the region

, with the secondary location utilizing a

10a 10p

shift. The hospital has 24/7 trauma coverage, with additional specialty support available through a broad range of on-call services. Crisis counselors are also available in the ED for psychiatric evaluations. Travel support may be available for eligible providers, including mileage for personal vehicle use, lodging, parking, rental car and fuel, and ground transportation. Why WPA Medicine Staffing?

Physician-owned and physician-focused staffing firm Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment Streamlined credentialing and onboarding assistance Opportunities with reputable healthcare organizations nationwide Personalized support from initial application through assignment completion Interested?

For more information or to be considered for this opportunity, please contact: Cheryl Weisenberg Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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