Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant | Dothan, AL Nights Acuity ED

An established emergency medicine team in Dothan, Alabama is seeking an experienced Family Medicine Physician Assistant to provide advanced care for patients presenting with urgent and emergent illnesses and injuries.

• Full-time night shift
  , 8:00 PM–8:00 AM
• Rapidly assess and manage urgent and emergent conditions
• Care for patients ranging from minor conditions to life-threatening emergencies
• Evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics through geriatrics
• Order and interpret labs, EKGs, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
• Perform procedures including suturing, I&D, splinting, and conscious sedation
  , as credentialed
• Provide basic airway support within scope and credentialing
• Diagnose, treat, and manage acute illnesses, trauma, and injuries
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, specialists, and the multidisciplinary team
• Determine appropriate patient disposition, including admission, transfer, or discharge
• Manage medications and initiate appropriate therapies within established protocols
• Provide patient education and coordinate follow-up care and referrals
• Participate in staff orientation and professional development
• Practice in a team-oriented environment focused on safe, high-quality patient care

• Current Alabama PA license or eligibility to obtain an Alabama PA license
• Board-certified Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
• 1+ year of PA experience in a high-acuity emergency department preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to rapidly assess complex patients
• Proficiency with emergency department procedures preferred
• Ability to remain calm and communicate effectively in high-pressure situations
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Proficiency with electronic medical records

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time employment
• Additional benefits available

Dothan offers an appealing blend of affordable living, mild winters, Southern hospitality, and big-city amenities in a welcoming community, with an extensive network of parks and recreation opportunities, golf courses, local arts and cultural attractions, museums, restaurants, and shopping. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and biking trails, including a ~10-mile Forever Wild trail, while the Gulf Coast beaches are only ~80 miles away, making weekend beach trips easy.

The community is also ideally positioned for regional travel, with ~108 miles to Montgomery
, ~104 miles to Tallahassee
, ~80 miles to Panama City and the Gulf Coast
, and ~200 miles to Birmingham, Mobile, and Atlanta
, providing convenient access to larger-city entertainment, professional sports, cultural attractions, and air travel while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle.