Emergency Department Physician Assistant; Locum

Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Physician Assistant to provide backfill and ED overflow coverage
. This high-impact locum role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to manage both adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Deliver emergency care in an ED overflow environment (adults & pediatrics).

Perform patient assessments, order/interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient medical records.

Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, and the ED team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Manage patient ratios of 1:6 or fewer within a 17-bed department.

Participate in compliance, training, and team meetings.

Education/Training

• Completion of an ACGME/AOA-approved postgraduate training program in Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, or Medicine/Pediatrics
• Completion of ≥1 year in an approved postgraduate program in a primary care specialty (with residency director approval)
• One year postgraduate training plus two years of active primary care practice

Licensure/Certification s

• OBNDD with CNHS address (required)
• Oklahoma DEA with CNHS address (or ability to obtain)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS (required)

Experience

• Pediatric experience (required)
• Emergency Department experience preferred (recent grads with ED rotations considered)
• Prior locums experience with Cerner EMR and ED workflow preferred

Skills

• Flexibility to cover 13+ shifts per month (days/nights/weekends)
• Ability to manage ED overflow patients safely & efficiently
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Setting

17-bed Emergency Department

Patient Ratio

1:6 or fewer

Collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment focused on high-quality patient care

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