JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-PA-136206-2
  
• Profession: Emergency Medicine - PA/NP
  
• Specialty: PA - Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 10, 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 (annual volume 25,000)
  
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine, high-acuity community hospital
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Emergency Medicine physicians 24/7
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: NCCPA certified
  
• Licenses: Active TN PA license, Active TN DEA
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS
  
• Experience: Preferred: 2 years EM experience; new graduates considered
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED.
  
• Collaborate with attending emergency medicine physicians for 24/7 coverage.
  
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as needed.
  
• Manage patient flow and acuity in a high-volume community hospital ED.
  
• Document patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR.