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.
