Locum Board-Certified Emergency Medicine APP Needs in MA!
Job at a glance
Job description
ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for temporary summer coverage. This role supports the Emergency Department during an APP’s parental leave and involves collaborative practice with on-site physician supervision. The provider will care for a broad patient population in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Dates & Schedule
Coverage Dates: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
Reason for Coverage: APP on parental leave
Shift Options:
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9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Credentialing Timeline: 1–2 months
Job Details & Responsibilities
Emergency Department Overview
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8 ED beds
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Average daily volume: 45 patients
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~80% hospital admissions from ED
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6% admitted daily; 6% transferred daily
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No Fast Track
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10-physician ED group
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Critical Access Hospital trauma designation
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Patient population: Pediatric through adult (predominantly geriatric)
Facility Resources
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24/7 Radiology
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24/7 Laboratory
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AABB-certified Blood Bank
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24/7 OR availability
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24/7 Anesthesia
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General Surgery services
Clinical Responsibilities
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Practice with supervising physician on-site (no autonomous coverage)
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Not responsible for responding to house codes (physician-only response)
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Interpret EKGs
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Monitor/supervise paramedics via radio
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Deliveries routed directly to Labor & Delivery
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Access to consulting services including Radiology, Critical Care, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology, Hematology/Oncology, and Psychiatry
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On-call physician response time: 30 minutes (per bylaws)
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Board Certification:
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AANP (NP) or
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NCCPA (PA)
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Active Massachusetts state license (required prior to start)
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ACLS certification
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Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room experience (no new graduates)
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Self-Query NPDB (within one month of presentation)
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Medicine NP or PA seeking a structured, team-based environment with full specialty support and comprehensive hospital resources.