Locums Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a locum tenens opportunity in Overland Park, Kansas. This position offers a fully clinical role in a Level II trauma center emergency department, treating a diverse patient population with a primary focus on moderate-acuity cases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the emergency department.
• Manage a variety of acute illnesses and injuries, primarily ESI Level 2 and 3 patients.
• Develop treatment plans, order diagnostic testing, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Stabilize patients and coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Provide direct patient care with no administrative responsibilities.

Emergency Department Details

• 24 ER beds
• 7 vertical pathway spaces
• 2 intake rooms
• Patient volume: Approximately 1–1.5 patients per hour
• Patient acuity: Primarily ESI Level 2 and 3
• Trauma designation: Level II
• Administrative-to-clinical ratio: 100% clinical

Requirements

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Minimum of 2 years of emergency medicine experience
• Active Kansas license or eligibility to obtain one
• Current certifications as required by the facility