Job Description

Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine Location: Kennewick, WA Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with AAS Locum Tenens to find a qualified Emergency Medicine PA in Kennewick, Washington, 99336!

Join a dedicated Emergency Medicine team at a progressive Level III Trauma Center serving the Kennewick and greater Tri-Cities community. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-centered acute care in a fast-paced emergency environment.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time: 120 hours per month
• Shift Structure: 11-hour shifts
• Setting: 21-bed Emergency Department, 6 fast-track beds, 14 ICU beds
• Trauma Level: Level III, Annual ED Volume: 24,440 visits
• Admission Rate: 10.8%; Transfers: 1.5%
• Imaging: CT available in-house; ultrasound available; MRI on call at night
• Support Services: Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Cardiac Cath, OB/GYN, Obstetrics, Podiatry
• Bedside Ultrasound: Performed by all EM physicians-opportunity for APP growth and skill development

Compensation & Benefits:

• $115.00 per hour
• Incentive opportunities available.
• Health, retirement, CME, and paid time off.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, efficient care across a full spectrum of emergency presentations.
• Respond to all floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in procedures as appropriate and within scope.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support throughput and patient flow in the ED and fast-track settings.

Requirements:

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Active Washington state license (or ability to obtain).
• Certifications; BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS
• Prior Emergency Medicine or acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
2. Contribute to global health initiatives by participating in international locum assignments, addressing healthcare disparities and supporting healthcare infrastructure development.
3. Participate in clinical research projects or data collection initiatives during locum assignments, contributing to medical knowledge advancement and evidence-based practice.
4. Prevent professional fatigue by changing environments regularly, avoiding the monotony of routine practice.
5. Tailor your schedule to suit your lifestyle, allowing for personal commitments and travel.

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