Locums Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

A busy Emergency Department in Independence, Missouri is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide ongoing coverage. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APP to join a collaborative emergency medicine team in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Position Highlights

• Start: Ongoing coverage
• Schedule: Primarily morning and mid-day shifts
• Call: None
• EMR: Electronic Medical Record system utilized

Practice Details

• Approximately 80 Emergency Department visits per day
• Admission rate: Approximately 3.5%
• Collaborative physician and nursing support
• Broad mix of emergency medicine cases requiring routine ED procedures

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide range of low- to moderate-acuity emergency conditions
• Perform common emergency department procedures, including:
• Laceration repair
• Splinting and fracture stabilization
• Incision and drainage (I&D)
• Wound care and other routine emergency procedures
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams to provide timely, high-quality patient care
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board Certified as an NP or PA
• Active Missouri license or ability to obtain
• Previous Emergency Department experience required