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Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Orchard, Inc.
Full-time
On-site
Montana
seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Emergency Medicine team on a locum tenens basis. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care in a collaborative environment, with both day and night shifts available. Care will be delivered in a hospital setting and may include telehealth (phone, video, or email) when appropriate. This is an ideal opportunity for a PA who values autonomy, patient-centered care, and a supportive team culture.
  • Independently manage patient care in the emergency department.
  • Perform comprehensive histories, physical exams, and review diagnostic data.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Communicate findings, diagnoses, and plans with patients, families, and the care team.
  • Assist collaborating physicians in managing inpatients when necessary.
  • Support continuity and coordination of care through appropriate documentation and follow-up.
  • Maintain compliance with hospital standards, EMR protocols, and regulatory documentation.Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
  • Excellent communication with patients, families, and team members.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
  • Comfort with EMR systems and proper charting protocols (Epic or similar).
  • Must maintain regular on-site attendance and be willing to float if needed.