Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Oak Bluffs, MA
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Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Locum Tenens – Oak Bluffs, MA

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a locum tenens opportunity in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, beginning February 1, 2027.

The provider will deliver emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients in a critical access hospital emergency department. The role primarily focuses on lower-acuity and fast-track patients, with opportunities to work independently or alongside an emergency medicine physician depending on patient acuity.

Candidates must have at least two years of emergency department experience and be comfortable performing emergency procedures, managing patients independently, and collaborating with physicians.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
• Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
• Start Date: February 1, 2027
• Duration: 6 Months, With Option to Extend
• Initial Contract: 13 Weeks
• Positions Available: 1
• Practice Setting: Emergency Department / Critical Access Hospital
• Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
• EMR: Epic
• Call Requirements: None
• Orientation: 8 Hours

Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
• Shifts Per Week: Four 10-Hour Shifts
• Shift Options: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM or 12:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Schedule Requirements: Combination of Days, Evenings, and Weekends
• Block Scheduling: Not Available
• Call: None

Patient Population / Volume

• Average Patient Census: Approximately 10 Patients Per Shift
• Adult Patients
• Pediatric Patients
• Lower-Acuity Emergency Department Patients
• Fast-Track Patients
• Patients Requiring Acute Medical Evaluation and Treatment

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and Treat Emergency Department Patients
• Perform Comprehensive History and Physical Examinations
• Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests
• Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
• Manage Assigned Patients Independently When Appropriate
• Consult With Emergency Medicine Physicians as Needed
• Provide Treatment for Acute Illnesses and Injuries
• Perform Emergency Department Procedures
• Coordinate Patient Discharges and Follow-Up Care
• Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
• Collaborate With Physicians, Nurses, and Emergency Department Staff
• Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care

Required Procedures / Skills

• History and Physical Examinations
• Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
• Acute Illness and Injury Management
• Suturing and Laceration Repair
• Incision and Drainage
• Splinting and Fracture Management
• Joint Reductions
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Emergency Patient Stabilization
• Patient Discharge Planning
• Adult and Pediatric Emergency Care

Clinical Environment / Support

• Critical Access Hospital
• 25-Bed Facility
• Emergency Department and Fast-Track Setting
• Approximately 10 Patients Per Shift
• Independent APP Patient Management
• Emergency Medicine Physician Available for Consultation
• Epic EMR
• No Call Responsibilities

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Required
• Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant License – Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Emergency Medicine – Required
• Urgent Care Experience Alone Does Not Qualify
• Acute Care Experience – Required
• License Must Permit Treatment of Pediatric Patients
• ACLS Certification – Required
• BLS Certification – Required
• PALS Certification – Required
• Experience Treating Adult and Pediatric Patients
• Proficiency in Emergency Department Procedures
• Ability to Manage Lower-Acuity and Fast-Track Patients
• Comfortable Practicing Independently With Physician Support
• Ability to Work Days, Evenings, and Weekends
• Epic EMR Experience – Preferred

Submission Requirements

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• PA-C Certification
• Active Massachusetts PA License
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
• Minimum 2 Years of Emergency Department Experience
• Confirmation of Pediatric Patient Care Authorization
• Documentation of Emergency Procedure Experience
• Confirmation of Full-Time Schedule Availability
• Provider Name and NPI – Required for Name Clear

Credentialing

• Estimated Timeframe: 90 Days
• Active Massachusetts License Required
• PA-C Certification Required
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS Required
• Emergency Department Experience Verification Required
• Pediatric Patient Care Authorization Required