Location:Marquette, MI
Marquette sits on the stunning southern shores of Lake Superior and has been voted one of the best places to live by Outdoor Life Magazine, making it an incredible destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. With breathtaking scenery, vibrant community life, and easy access to world-class recreational activities, Marquette offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking adventure alongside meaningful work.
Facility:This well-established healthcare facility serves as a regional medical center providing comprehensive emergency medicine services to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The facility features a 19-bed emergency department with additional hall beds available as needed, supported by an extensive network of ancillary services including Radiology, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Case Management, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, Trauma Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Infectious Disease, OBGYN, and Anesthesiology.
Opportunity:Advanced Practice (NP) -Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Job Details:- Locum Tenens opportunity with scheduled shifts from 9am-9pm with no on-call hours required
- Initial dates include December 23rd orientation, December 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th with possible future dates available
- Handle 12-15 patient encounters per shift plus handoffs in a 19-bed emergency department
- Assess and treat patients in the emergency department, performing triage, stabilization, and emergency procedures as required
- Provide rapid clinical decision-making in high-pressure situations
- Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists, and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
- Document patient interactions and treatment plans in the hospital's EMR system
- Cover Provider in Triage role when patient volume demands
- Work as single PA/NP coverage alongside 1-2 board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians in the department
- PA/NP works in main ER department with no dedicated fast track or express care
- Must have completed a PA/NP program and hold a current license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the State of Michigan
- State of Michigan controlled substance license required
- Current DEA registration required
- AHA approved BLS certification required
- Candidates must have experience as a PA/NP in an emergency department setting that includes both adults and children, as well as competence with performing standard emergency department procedures
- Credentialing timeframe is approximately 45-90 days
- Nearest airport is Sawyer International Airport with lodging available at Best Western Plus
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
