Full Job Description
We are seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) to join a dynamic team in a busy emergency department in Springfield, Massachusetts. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment delivering critical care to a diverse patient population.
Position Overview:
- Shift Options:
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- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Days)
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Nights)
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Emergency Department Size: 44 beds
- Setting: Hospital-based emergency department
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients in the emergency department under the supervision of emergency medicine physicians
- Perform procedures as appropriate to scope of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to provide high-quality, patient-centered care
- Accurately document patient encounters using the hospital’s EMR
Requirements:
- Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant License
- Board Certified
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Prior emergency medicine experience preferred
Located in western Massachusetts along the Connecticut River, Springfield is a historic and culturally vibrant city known as the “City of Firsts” for its many innovations—including the first American dictionary and basketball, which was invented here. The city offers a blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with easy access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Berkshires and along scenic riverfront trails.