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Rhino Medical Services
Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$128,256 / year median in Missouri
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Physician Assistant (PA)
- Emergency Medicine Rhino Medical Services
- 3.7 Independence, MO Job Details Locum tenens 8 hours ago Qualifications DEA License Advanced practice provider Medical License Physician Assistant License Full Job Description Independence, Missouri Physician Assistant
- Emergency Medicine Locum Tenens Opportunity Emergency Department Coverage
- Basic ER Procedures
- Low-Acuity Cases Rhino Medical is seeking a Physician Assistant for an ongoing locum tenens assignment supporting a 10-bed outpatient emergency department in Independence, Missouri.
Opportunity Highlights Location:
Independence, Missouri Nurse Practitioner- Emergency Medicine (Locum Tenens) Ongoing coverage until recruited
Shifts:
9:00 AM- 9:00 PM and 3:00 PM
- 1:00 AM, on-site No call or ICU rounding involved
Electronic Medical Record:
EMR training provided Facility size: 10 beds, approximately 80 patient visits daily Patient population: Mostly level 4 and 5 cases Support staff: 24-hour physician coverage, 2-4 nurses, 1 imaging tech Practice Environment This emergency department functions as a freestanding ER with a focus on low-acuity cases, offering physicians and APPs a modern clinical setting supported by comprehensive staffing. The facility is affiliated with a regional Level 2 trauma center but does not serve trauma cases itself. Providers work alongside dedicated 24-hour physician coverage, nurses, and support staff to deliver efficient emergency care utilizing modern documentation tools.Schedule & Coverage Shifts:
9:00 AM- 9:00 PM and 3:00 PM
- 1:00 AM On-site at ED, no call coverage involved All specific dates and times needed to be confirmed Clinical Responsibilities Perform basic ER procedures: laceration repair, splinting, incision, and drainage Manage low-acuity ED patients (level 4 and 5 cases) Coordinate outpatient referrals and follow-up care Document thoroughly within EMR Candidate Requirements Active Missouri medical license required DEA registration required Physician Assistant license in Missouri required Case logs required and will be reviewed for privileges Experience with low-acuity emergency care preferred Why PAs Move on This Consistent, ongoing role supporting a focused outpatient emergency setting Scheduled shifts that support work-life balance Opportunity to perform essential ER procedures in a low-acuity environment Work in a modern facility with supportive staffing and resources About Independence, Missouri Located just outside Kansas City, Independence offers a rich history, affordable living, and easy access to metropolitan amenities.