Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 36-week locum tenens opportunity in New Jersey. This assignment begins on Jan 5, 2026, and offers flexible scheduling with 12-hour and 8-hour shifts available, including days, mids, nights, and weekends. The position is ideal for candidates with trauma experience due to the high acuity and volume at this tertiary care center.

Job Details

• Location: New Jersey
• Facility Type: Tertiary Care Center
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 36 weeks
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
• Schedule: Day 7a-7p, Mid 10a-10p, Night 5p-5a, Weekends 8a-8p and 2p-2a; 12x12 or 144 hours monthly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency care in a hospital with an emergency department
• Perform all lifesaving procedures, including intubation, ventilator management, chest tube insertion, arterial line placement, and central line placement
• Respond to a high-acuity, high-volume patient population with adults and geriatrics
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and access robust specialist backup, including consultants from academic centers
• Utilize Epic EMR for patient documentation and care coordination

Additional Information

• New Jersey state license required
• Trauma experience highly preferred
• Must be comfortable with all critical emergency procedures

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.