Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Feb 2, 2026. This opportunity features 11a-11p shifts with a single advanced practice provider shift daily and offers exposure to a high-volume Level 3 emergency department. Candidates must have at least two years of recent emergency department experience and be prepared for a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Location: Michigan
• Facility Type: Level 3 Emergency Department
• Start Date: Feb 2, 2026
• LOA: 60 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
• Schedule: 11a-11p; one advanced practice provider shift daily; permanent providers cover part of the month; single doctor coverage from 2a-8a; three doctors on duty 2p-6p during busiest hours

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide patient care in a high-volume emergency department with an annual ER volume of 40,150
• Manage cases across all acuity levels, utilizing a fast-track system for lower acuity patients
• Participate in admission process: 60 percent of hospital admissions are received from the ED, with 20 percent of ED patients admitted daily
• Coordinate with IM and surgical residents for admission orders; admitters input orders upon bed request
• Follow established protocols for pediatric and trauma transfers
• Ensure patients requiring labor and delivery are sent directly to the appropriate department
• Work collaboratively with attending physicians, residents, and hospital staff
• Adhere to hospital procedures and maintain high standards of clinical care

Additional Information

• Board certification as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine required
• Michigan license required at time of credentialing; IMLC not accepted
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certifications required
• DEA certification required
• Minimum two years of recent emergency department experience required
• Clean background for expedited credentialing required
• Copy of NPDB self-query required at time of presentation (pulled within 30 days)
• Must be local; remote or non-local candidates will not be considered

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.