Family Practice/Primary Care Physician Assistant

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Id: H-PA-135774-2
  • Profession: Physician Assistant
  • Specialty: PA - Other
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
  • Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 - Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  • Hours Per Shift: 12
  • Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Average Daily Volume: 68 patients per day
  • Case Mix: Emergency medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • No. of Beds in Department: 261 beds (hospital)
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Specialty Backup Available: Physician coverage 24 hours/day
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BC (NCCPA) required
  • Licenses: Active TN PA license, Active DEA with TN address
  • DEA / CDS: Active DEA with schedules 2-5 required
  • Certifications: ACLS, PALS required
  • Experience: 2+ years EM experience preferred; new grads considered
  • Other Qualifications: Documentation of case logs (2 years), CME (Preeclampsia-Eclampsia), immunizations, TB test
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide emergency department coverage in collaboration with supervising physicians.
  • Perform comprehensive emergency care in a high-acuity community hospital.
  • Work 12-hour APP shifts alongside 24-hour physician coverage.
  • Manage patient volume of approximately 68 patients per day.
  • Adhere to facility credentialing and privileging requirements.
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