JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: NP/PA - Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Gadsden, AL
• Service Setting: Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 – Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 10a–10p; 4p–12a
COVERAGE DATES
• 01/01/2026 – Open
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and geriatrics; all-comer ED population
• Patient Volume/Census: 22,000 annual ED volume; average 65 patients/day
• Admissions: 24% admit rate
• Case Mix:General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 16
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED and procedural equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Wide variety of specialty services available
• Support Staff Available: full ED team support
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 49 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medicine procedures within standard NP/PA scope
• Basic and advanced emergency stabilization
• EM practice consistent with ACLS/ATLS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Alabama license required
• Board: Board Certified
• DEA: Alabama DEA required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS
• Experience: Emergency medicine experience required
• Other Qualifications: Ability to perform in a high-volume ED; Epic EMR experience preferred, ability to work 12hr shifts
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide direct emergency care during assigned clinical shifts
• Manage patient evaluation, treatment, and disposition in the ED
• Collaborate with attending physicians and specialty services as needed
• Utilize Epic EMR for all documentation
• Participate in hospital orientation and EMR training prior to first shift