LanceSoft is seeking a Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine for a local contract job in Ashland, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Discipline: Physician Assistant
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Locum APP Opportunity - Emergency Department - Kentucky
Position: Locum Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA)
Location: Kentucky
Shift: Day and night shifts available, 12-hour shifts with 24-hour coverage
Candidate Requirements: - Must hold an active Kentucky license and DEA at time of presentation
- Board Certified with at least 2 years of Emergency Department experience, comfortable managing critically ill patients in a high-volume setting
- Must provide 24 months of case logs and CME documentation
- Clean malpractice and background history required
- Must be able to work flexible day and night shifts
- Health screenings required: TB test, Flu vaccine, drug screening
- ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications mandatory
Role Description: - APPs function with physician oversight as needed; they can discuss patient care questions directly with physicians
- APPs provide full coverage in the main Emergency Department (no fast track area) for 12-hour shifts, supporting 24-hour coverage
- Common procedures include laceration repairs and I&Ds; advanced procedures (intubations, central lines, chest tubes) are performed by physicians or under direct physician supervision
- Specialty backup available includes General Surgery, CT Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Pulmonology, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Hematology/Oncology, Intensivists, Plastic Surgery, Dermatology, and Pediatrics. Neuro subspecialty support available, but no neurosurgery onsite
- ED volume: 60,000 visits annually
- Admission rate: 24-28%
- Physician coverage: 48 hours/day; APP coverage: 36 hours/day; scribes support physician shifts
Apply now for this exciting opportunity to practice in a fast-paced, supportive Emergency Department with diverse specialty backup.
About LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits