Locum Emergency Medicine APP- VA
Location: VA
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Type: PA / NP / APP
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Setting: Emergency Department
EMR: CPSI
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine APP for potential locum tenens coverage in Grundy, Virginia.
The APP will support Emergency Department care for patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries in a community hospital setting.
Emergency Department Details
- Annual ED volume: approximately 10,000 visits
- 9 ED beds
- 4 Fast Track bays
- Admission rate: approximately 11%
- Transfer rate: approximately 9%
- EMR: CPSI
- Specific APP shift schedule: To be confirmed
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat Emergency Department patients within scope of practice
- Perform histories and physical examinations
- Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing
- Develop treatment and disposition plans
- Coordinate with supervising/collaborating physicians as applicable
- Assist with stabilization and transfer of higher-acuity patients
- Complete accurate and timely documentation
Candidate Requirements
- Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience preferred
- Appropriate state licensure
- DEA as required
- Appropriate emergency certifications as required
- Comfortable practicing in a community Emergency Department
