Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine-Pennsylvania
Job at a glance
Job description
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule:
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Primarily night coverage (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
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4–6 shifts/month (may occasionally need day shifts: 7a–7p or 9a–9p)
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Must be local enough to drive in
Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience
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ACLS, BLS, CPR, PALS (AHA or Red Cross)
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NIHSS current annually & Stroke CME required (facility is stroke certified)
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EMTALA training (provided by facility)
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Must be comfortable seeing all ages and performing I&Ds, laceration repairs, and orthopedic procedures (splinting)
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Not expected to perform central lines, intubations, or lumbar punctures
Work Environment:
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Average 1–2 patients/hour
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Physician always present at night
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24/7 trauma service and multiple specialties on call
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EMR: Cerner
Typical Cases:
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Cold/flu, lacerations, sprains, rashes, minor burns, abscesses
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APPs expected to see any patient complaint; attendings handle critically ill patients, STEMI, and stroke