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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title : Emergency Medicine NP / PA
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Hamilton, NY
- Service Setting : Emergency Department
- Coverage Type : Clinical Only
- Coverage Period : 01 / 01 / 2026 Open (minimum 6-month assignment)
- Clinical Shift Schedule : 7 : 00a7 : 00p and 7 : 00p7 : 00a (12-hour shifts, flexible schedule) COVERAGE DATES
- Starting January 1, 2026 (Open-ended contract; minimum 6-month assignment)
- Minimum commitment : 7 shifts per month
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : All ages (mixed adult and pediatric population)Patient Volume / Census : Approximately 35 patients per day; 13,000 annual visitsAdmissions : 6.2% admission ratePhone Consults : As needed for specialty referralsCase Mix : General emergency cases; no trauma designation; approximately 6.4% EMS volumeFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 24-hour staffed Emergency DepartmentTrauma Level : None (non-designated facility)EMR System : EpicOffice Equipment Available : Standard emergency medicine diagnostic and treatment toolsSpecialty Backup Available : Limited; independent APP practice under physician collaborationSupport Staff Available : Nursing and allied health team support (no scribes)Reason for Coverage : Full-time vacancyPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : No (temporary privileges may be issued after references and documentation are verified)Credentialing Timeline : 4560 daysOrientation : Required (includes EMR training and onboarding with PCC); completion of documentation and certifications prior to startCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : CoveredOvertime : Daily OT after 12 hours; weekly OT after 168 hours REQUIRED PROCEDURESGeneral emergency medicine procedures and acute care managementProficiency required in ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA)Management of all acuity levels including stabilization, airway management, and coordination with supervising physicianJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active New York Nurse Practitioner license requiredDEA : Active New York DEA requiredBoard : ANCC or AANP certification requiredResidency : Not applicable (must have relevant emergency, family, or internal medicine training)Certifications : ACLS, PALS, and ATLS (AHA) requiredExperience : Minimum of 1 year of emergency or urgent care experience preferredOther Qualifications : Flu and PPD required (waivers considered); NPDB and background verification required for onboardingDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide emergency medical care in a 24-hour ED alongside physician teamEvaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across the full spectrum of emergency presentationsPerform required emergency and urgent care procedures within scope of practiceCollaborate with supervising physician, nursing, and support staff to ensure efficient patient flowUtilize Epic EMR for documentation and order entryMaintain compliance with facility protocols, credentialing, and clinical documentation standardsParticipate in required orientation, EMR training, and performance improvement initiatives1680557EXPTEMP
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