This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Description
This contract, on-site, Associate-level position offers an excellent opportunity for an advanced practice provider to deliver high-quality urgent and emergent care within a dynamic Medical Practice setting.
As a Locum NP/PA in Emergency Medicine, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients presenting with acute medical conditions. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes and supports smooth department operations.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive emergency medicine assessments, including history-taking, physical examinations, and differential diagnosis
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with acute illnesses or injuries
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as laboratory studies, imaging, and ECGs
Prescribe medications and perform procedures consistent with advanced practice licensure, scope of practice, and facility protocols
Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate admission, transfer, or appropriate disposition
Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to provide seamless patient care
Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) system
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Adhere to emergency department protocols, infection prevention standards, and patient safety guidelines
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to efficient, compassionate emergency service delivery
Requirements
Associate-level clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with demonstrated competence in emergency, acute, or urgent care settings
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant(PA) licensure in the applicable state
Graduate from an accredited NP or PA program with national board certification (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Active DEA registration or eligibility required, with prescriptive authority in accordance with state regulations
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
Strong clinical reasoning, diagnostic, and decision-making skills for high-acuity patient presentations
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) documentation and computerized physician order entry
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to manage multiple critical priorities, remain composed under pressure, and adapt to rapidly changing situations
Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, confidentiality, and professional ethical standards
Schedule: Day or night shifts
No call requirement
Must be board-certified
ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Paid travel & expenses
A-rated malpractice coverage
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
frankfort, KY, 40601, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.