Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: December 1

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

• Coverage for Emergency Departments in Bedford and Altoona PA
  
• PAs are expected to see minor complaint patients and perform minor procedures including lacerations, I&Ds, etc.
  
• Physicians typically see critically ill patients, evaluate STEMI/Stroke patients, and perform invasive procedures
  
• Average 1-2 patients per hour
  
• Physician is on-site 24/7
  

Schedule:

• Part-time coverage
  
• Average 6-12 shifts per month
  
• Altoona shifts 7:00a-7:00p, 1:00p-11:00p, and 7:00p-7:00a
  
• Bedford shifts 10:00a-10:00p
  

Patient Population: 80% adult, 20% pediatrics

EMR: EPIC

Credentialing: 90 days

Requirements:

• Active Pennsylvania licensure
  
• Board certification
  
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
  
• NIHSS certification
  
• Minimum 2-years Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent