Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) Locum Tenens Oak Bluffs, MA
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a locum tenens opportunity in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, beginning February 1, 2027.
The provider will deliver emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients in a critical access hospital emergency department. The role primarily focuses on lower-acuity and fast-track patients, with opportunities to work independently or alongside an emergency medicine physician depending on patient acuity.
Candidates must have at least two years of emergency department experience and be comfortable performing emergency procedures, managing patients independently, and collaborating with physicians.
Compensation:
Hourly: $105/hr
Overtime: $105/hr
Holiday: $145/hr
Assignment Details
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
Coverage Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: February 1, 2027
Duration: 6 Months, With Option to Extend
Initial Contract: 13 Weeks
Positions Available: 1
Practice Setting: Emergency Department / Critical Access Hospital
Hospital Capacity: 25 Beds
EMR: Epic
Call Requirements: None
Orientation: 8 Hours
Schedule
Employment Type: Full-Time
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
Shifts Per Week: Four 10-Hour Shifts
Shift Options: 8:00 AM 6:00 PM or 12:00 PM 10:00 PM
Schedule Requirements: Combination of Days, Evenings, and Weekends
Block Scheduling: Not Available
Call: None
Patient Population / Volume
Average Patient Census: Approximately 10 Patients Per Shift
Adult Patients
Pediatric Patients
Lower-Acuity Emergency Department Patients
Fast-Track Patients
Patients Requiring Acute Medical Evaluation and Treatment
Clinical Responsibilities
Evaluate and Treat Emergency Department Patients
Perform Comprehensive History and Physical Examinations
Order and Interpret Diagnostic Tests
Develop Individualized Treatment Plans
Manage Assigned Patients Independently When Appropriate
Consult With Emergency Medicine Physicians as Needed
Provide Treatment for Acute Illnesses and Injuries
Perform Emergency Department Procedures
Coordinate Patient Discharges and Follow-Up Care
Maintain Accurate Documentation in Epic
Collaborate With Physicians, Nurses, and Emergency Department Staff
Ensure Safe and Effective Patient Care
Required Procedures / Skills
History and Physical Examinations
Diagnostic Testing and Interpretation
Acute Illness and Injury Management
Suturing and Laceration Repair
Incision and Drainage
Splinting and Fracture Management
Joint Reductions
Endotracheal Intubation
Emergency Patient Stabilization
Patient Discharge Planning
Adult and Pediatric Emergency Care
Clinical Environment / Support
Critical Access Hospital
25-Bed Facility
Emergency Department and Fast-Track Setting
Approximately 10 Patients Per Shift
Independent APP Patient Management
Emergency Medicine Physician Available for Consultation
Epic EMR
No Call Responsibilities
Requirements
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Required
Active Massachusetts Physician Assistant License Required
At Least 2 Years of Emergency Department Experience Required
Urgent Care Experience Alone Does Not Qualify
Acute Care Experience Required
License Must Permit Treatment of Pediatric Patients
ACLS Certification Required
BLS Certification Required
PALS Certification Required
Experience Treating Adult and Pediatric Patients
Proficiency in Emergency Department Procedures
Ability to Manage Lower-Acuity and Fast-Track Patients
Comfortable Practicing Independently With Physician Support
Ability to Work Days, Evenings, and Weekends
Epic EMR Experience Preferred
Submission Requirements
Updated Curriculum Vitae
PA-C Certification
Active Massachusetts PA License
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Certifications
Minimum 2 Years of Emergency Department Experience
Confirmation of Pediatric Patient Care Authorization
Documentation of Emergency Procedure Experience
Confirmation of Full-Time Schedule Availability
Provider Name and NPI Required for Name Clear
Credentialing
Estimated Timeframe: 90 Days
Active Massachusetts License Required
PA-C Certification Required
ACLS, BLS, and PALS Required
Emergency Department Experience Verification Required
Pediatric Patient Care Authorization Required
