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Rhino Medical Services

Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine

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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

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West Plains, Missouri Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Opportunity 27,000 Annual Emergency Visits • Physician Support Every Shift • Full-Time Ongoing Opportunity Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in West Plains, Missouri. Practice Emergency Medicine in a collaborative, physician-led environment serving as a regional referral center for the Missouri Ozarks. This full-time assignment offers the ideal balance of clinical variety, strong physician support, and a sustainable practice environment where experienced Physician Assistants can practice at the top of their license while caring for a diverse emergency patient population. With predictable scheduling, consistent provider coverage, and a manageable annual census, this is an excellent opportunity for Emergency Medicine PAs seeking long-term stability without sacrificing clinical acuity. Opportunity Highlights West Plains, Missouri Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Full-Time Locum Tenens Opportunity Ongoing Coverage Approximately 27,000 Annual Emergency Department Visits Regional Referral Emergency Department Collaborative Physician Coverage 30-36
Hours Daily Dedicated APP Coverage Seven Days Per Week Monday-Friday:
12
Hours Daily Saturday-Sunday:
13 Hours Daily Meditech Expanse EMR Long-Term Scheduling Consistency Schedule Full-time ongoing coverage Consistent monthly scheduling Twelve-hour APP coverage Monday through Friday Thirteen-hour APP coverage Saturday and Sunday Schedule developed collaboratively with the clinical team Clinical Practice Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad range of emergency medical conditions Perform emergency procedures within credentialed scope of practice Manage moderate- and high-acuity patients alongside dedicated Emergency Medicine physicians Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty consultation and transfer when appropriate Utilize Meditech Expanse for clinical documentation and patient management Collaborate within a physician-led Emergency Medicine team focused on high-quality patient care Practice Environment Approximately 27,000 annual emergency department visits Continuous physician support with 30-36 physician coverage hours each day Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider coverage every day of the week Regional referral hospital serving the Missouri Ozarks Team-oriented Emergency Medicine practice emphasizing collaboration and clinical excellence Minimum Qualifications Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) Minimum one year of post-graduate Emergency Medicine practice experience Active Missouri license or ability to obtain Current ACLS certification Current BLS certification Current PALS certification Why Emergency Medicine PAs Choose This Assignment Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants are increasingly seeking opportunities that combine meaningful clinical practice with long-term stability and strong physician collaboration. This assignment delivers all three—offering consistent full-time scheduling, diverse emergency pathology, dedicated physician support every day, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a respected regional emergency department serving the Missouri Ozarks. Apply today with your updated CV to secure this ongoing Emergency Medicine opportunity in West Plains, Missouri. Rhino Medical is leading the charge. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.