Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Locums - Hermitage, Tennessee, NP/PA Emergency Medicine Opening

Clinical RoleRecruitWell is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ongoing locums Emergency Medicine opportunity in Hermitage, Tennessee. This is an onsite role covering day, night, and weekend shifts in a busy Emergency Department.

Assignment Details

• Start: ASAP

• Ongoing need

• Onsite coverage

• No call

• Must be flexible for days, nights, and weekends

• Shift options:

  • 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • 7:00 PM - 6:00 AM

• Orientation includes 1 shadow shift for providers familiar with Meditech

Clinical Details & Responsibilities

• Mostly adult patients with some pediatric volume

• APPs primarily manage acuity levels 3-5

• Common cases include:

  • Chest pain

  • Abdominal pain

  • Motor vehicle collision injuries

  • Extremity injuries

  • Cough and acute illness

  • Abscesses

  • Lacerations

  • Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

• Required procedures:

  • Incision and drainage

  • Laceration repair

• Culture and microbiology follow-up results are handled by pharmacy

Practice Environment

• 47 Emergency Department beds

• Average census: approximately 130 patients

• Approximately 30-35 admissions daily

• Level III Trauma setting

• Psychiatric telehealth/robotic support utilized

• Physician coverage:

  • 2-3 Emergency Medicine physicians during daytime/evening hours

  • 1 physician overnight

• RN, LPN, and technician support

• EMR: Meditech

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

• Board Certification required

• Active Tennessee license required

• 4-5 years of Emergency Department experience required

About Hermitage, TennesseeLocation & Access: Hermitage is located just east of Nashville, providing convenient access to the greater Nashville metropolitan area.

Lifestyle & Community: The area offers suburban convenience with restaurants, shopping, established neighborhoods, and easy access to Nashville's entertainment and cultural amenities.

Outdoor Recreation: Nearby parks, lakes, greenways, and recreational areas provide opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, and fishing.

Attractions: Hermitage is close to Nashville's music venues, restaurants, sporting events, museums, and historic destinations.

Quality of Life: The area combines suburban living with convenient access to a major metropolitan region and extensive healthcare resources.

What RecruitWell Provides

• A+ rated malpractice coverage

• Weekly direct deposit

• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support

• Professional onboarding and credentialing assistance

• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values

• Open communication

• Sense of urgency

• Teamwork

• Accountability

• Driven to win

• Higher consciousness