Details:

• Location: Springfield MA
• Pay: $120.00-135.00 per hour
• Assignment Length: 13-weeks
• Dates: 
  • July 1, 5:00p-3:00a
  • July 4, 7:00p-7:00a
  • July 5, 5:00p-3:00a
  •  July 6, 5:00p-3:00a
  • July 11, 5:00p-3:00a
  • July 11, 7:00p-7:00a
  • July 12, 5:00p-3:00a
• Openings: 1
• Description: 
  • Level II trauma center
  • 44-bed ED
  • Fast Track staffed by APPs
  • 2 MDs on each shift
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Credentialing: 30 days
• Requirements:
  • Active Massachusetts PA license
  • Board certification
  • AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications
• Experience: 
  • 1 year Emergency Medicine experience

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Prescribe medications and manage chronic conditions
• Provide patient education and counseling on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Perform procedures as permitted by state regulations and PA specialty
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients
• Proficiency in performing physical examinations and procedures relevant to their specialty
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to diagnose and manage complex medical conditions
• Time management skills to efficiently manage a patient workload
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a healthcare team

Education Requirements:

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree from an accredited program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Active and unencumbered physician assistant (PA) license in Massachusetts
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum PA positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens PA positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing PAs to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload

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