Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine Needed in IL

  • ID: 223635A
  • Updated October 4th, 2026

  • Job ID 223635A
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State IL
  • Practice Setting Multi-specialty Clinic
  • Start Date 1/11/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 100-day assignment in Illinois. This full-time role involves working as a crisis worker within the Emergency Department, with shifts spanning 8a-8p and 5p-5a, requiring availability on nights and weekends. The Physician Assistant will manage a diverse patient population, including adults, geriatrics, and a small percentage of pediatric cases, focusing on standard emergency medicine duties such as laceration repair, joint reductions, and incision and drainage.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Serve as a full-time crisis worker within the Emergency Department.
  • Work designated APP shifts, including 8a-8p and 5p-5a, requiring night and weekend availability.
  • Provide care for adult, geriatric, and a small percentage of pediatric patients.
  • Perform standard emergency medicine procedures, including laceration repair and suturing.
  • Execute joint reductions.
  • Conduct incision and drainage procedures.


Additional Information

  • Illinois license required.
  • ACLS and PALS certifications are necessary.
  • Work setting: Multispecialty group and hospital-based Emergency Department.
  • EMR System: Epic.
  • Approximate patient volume: 90 patients per day.
  • Staffing mix includes approximately 14 physicians.


Benefits

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

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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