Locum Tenens Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine | Great Barrington, MA

Job description

Facility Type: Rural Critical Access Hospital | 8-Bed ED

Assignment Dates: July 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 (Parental Leave Coverage)

Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday (Varied shifts; No weekends or on-call)

Morning: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Long Shift: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Evening: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) for a seasonal locum assignment in a collaborative Critical Access setting. This role is designed for a clinician who thrives in a team-based environment, working alongside a group of 10 ED physicians. The provider will support a high-volume summer patient load, focusing on efficient triage and high-quality emergency care for a diverse population.

Clinical Environment & Volume

Daily Volume: Average of 45 patients per day.

Acuity: ~80% hospital admission rate from the ED; 6% daily admission and 6% daily transfer rates.

Patient Population: Full spectrum care (Pediatric through Geriatric), with a skew toward an older/geriatric demographic.


Key Responsibilities

Emergency Care: Assess, evaluate, and stabilize patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses or injuries.

Diagnostics: Perform and interpret EKG results as the primary provider.

EMS Coordination: Monitor and supervise local paramedics via radio communications.

Code Response: The ED staff responds to all unit codes; the APP is not required to respond to house-wide codes (Physician only).

Obstetrics: Deliveries are routed directly to Labor & Delivery; the ED focus remains on emergent stabilization.

Facility Resources & Support
This facility is well-equipped with 24/7 ancillary support, including:

Imaging & Lab: 24/7 Radiology and Laboratory services (AABB Certified Blood Bank).

Surgical: 24/7 Anesthesia and Operating Room availability with on-site General Surgery.

Specialty Consults: On-site access to Cardiology, Critical Care, Pulmonology, GI, Neurology, Urology, Psychiatry, and Hematology/Oncology.

EMR: Fully integrated EPIC system.

Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.

Certification: NCCPA Board Certification (REQUIRED).

Licensure: Active and unrestricted Massachusetts State License.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of dedicated Emergency Medicine experience (No new graduates).

Credentials: Active DEA and ACLS certifications; must meet all criteria for Allied Health Professional membership.

Background: Clean professional record (NPDB Self-Query required at time of presentation).

• Shift Type: Varied
• No call