Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine Needed in SD
- ID: 211782B
- Updated December 14th, 2025
- Job ID 211782B
- Job Title Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
- Provider Type Physician Assistant
- Specialty Emergency Medicine
- Job Type Locum Tenens
- State SD
- Practice Setting Hospital
- Duration 4 Days
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota. This opportunity begins on Jan 1, 2026, with 24-hour shifts and requires the provider to serve as the sole practitioner in the emergency department. Candidates with rural emergency department and sole provider experience are preferred.Job Details
- Location: South Dakota
- Start Date: Jan 1, 2026
- LOA: 4
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, 8am to 8am; Jan 1 to Jan 4 (ending Jan 5 at 8am)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serve as the sole provider in the emergency department
- Round on patients in the ED
- Stabilize patients for transfer as needed
Additional Information
- South Dakota license required
- Board certifications accepted: Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Urgent Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
- Experience in rural ED and as a sole provider is preferred
- Utilizes an EMR system other than Aspen
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
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Competitive compensation
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Travel-related expenses covered
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A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided