NP or PA Emergency Medicine

Great Bay Staffing Group•South Bay, FL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to deliver exceptional emergency care in a collaborative hospital setting in Florida's scenic Lake Okeechobee region. This weekend-only position offers competitive compensation and work-life balance for healthcare professionals seeking flexible scheduling in emergency medicine. This is a permanent 1099 contractor role specifically designed for Emergency Medicine APPs who want to focus on weekend shifts. You'll work Friday through Sunday, providing critical emergency medical services to our community while maintaining autonomy during your weekdays.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Medicine experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Current Florida state license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or eligibility to obtain licensure
Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills in emergency settings
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team-based emergency care environments

Nice To Haves

ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) certification
Emergency Department experience as primary clinical background
Proficiency with Epower Doc electronic medical record (EMR) system
Experience managing high-acuity emergency patients
Familiarity with rural or community hospital emergency medicine

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality emergency medical care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, diagnostics, and treatment planning in fast-paced emergency department settings
Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory work, imaging studies, and EKGs
Perform emergency procedures within scope of practice and hospital protocols
Collaborate effectively with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Document patient encounters thoroughly using electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Provide patient education and discharge instructions for emergency department patients
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain adherence to emergency medicine best practices
Manage a diverse patient population across all age groups in emergency situations