Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eastern North Carolina

A health system is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Associate for locum tenens coverage.
The facility is located in Eastern North Carolina.
This position is at a 21-bed hospital with an established team of 6 physicians and 3 nurse practitioners/physician assistants. The facility includes 18 acute care medical-surgical beds, 2 labor and delivery/recovery beds, 1 level II nursery bed, 3 operating rooms, a dedicated C-section room, and a 24-hour emergency department. Specialty consultation is available in general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and telestroke. The average total inpatient census is 20, with no ICU or critical care responsibilities. The provider will respond to codes but does not take call. Support includes an anesthesiologist, onsite radiologist, and 24-hour lab availability. EPIC is used for EMR. BLS, ACLS, and PALS/APLS (American Heart Association) certifications and an active NC DEA are required.

Dates Needed:  July - Sept
Case Load/PPD:  20
Shift Type:  Day Shift; Night Shift
Assignment Type:  ER
Assignment Duration:  Locums
Call Required:  No
Board Certification Required:  Yes
Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
Government:  No

Reference ID:  ORD-193741-PA-NC