Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine in Illinois

Physician Assistant | Emergency MedicineLocation: Illinois Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 1/11/2027

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Emergency Medicine PA in Illinois!

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 100-day assignment in Illinois. This full-time role involves working as a crisis worker within the Emergency Department, with shifts spanning 8a-8p and 5p-5a, requiring availability on nights and weekends. The Physician Assistant will manage a diverse patient population, including adults, geriatrics, and a small percentage of pediatric cases, focusing on standard emergency medicine duties such as laceration repair, joint reductions, and incision and drainage.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as a full-time crisis worker within the Emergency Department.
• Work designated APP shifts, including 8a-8p and 5p-5a, requiring night and weekend availability.
• Provide care for adult, geriatric, and a small percentage of pediatric patients.
• Perform standard emergency medicine procedures, including laceration repair and suturing.
• Execute joint reductions.
• Conduct incision and drainage procedures.

Additional Information

• Illinois license required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are necessary.
• Work setting: Multispecialty group and hospital-based Emergency Department.
• EMR System: Epic.
• Approximate patient volume: 90 patients per day.
• Staffing mix includes approximately 14 physicians.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffi­ng solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen­ staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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