Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine Needed in NY

  • ID: 220229B
  • Updated July 1st, 2026

  • Job ID 220229B
  • Job Title Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
  • Provider Type Physician Assistant
  • Specialty Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NY
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 66-day assignment in New York, starting Aug 2, 2026. This role involves variable 12-hour shifts covering both nights and days, providing comprehensive emergency department care for pediatric and adult patients, collaborating with a physician and another advanced practice provider.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Provide 12-hour emergency department coverage, including both day and night shifts.
  • Manage a diverse patient population, encompassing both pediatric and adult cases.
  • Collaborate with a single physician and another advanced practice provider (APP) to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Contribute to the management of a daily census of approximately 73 patients, split across day and night shifts.


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine with Focused Practice in Hospital Medicine.
  • EMR System: Allscripts.


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.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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