Physician Assistant (PA) - Emergency Medicine in Kennewick, WA
Company: AAS Locum Tenens
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine Location: Kennewick, WA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for
details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Join a dedicated
Emergency Medicine team at a progressive Level III Trauma Center
serving the Kennewick and greater Tri-Cities community. We are
seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-centered acute care in a
fast-paced emergency environment. Position Highlights: Full-time:
120 hours per month Shift Structure: 11-hour shifts Setting: 21-bed
Emergency Department, 6 fast-track beds, 14 ICU beds Trauma Level:
Level III, Annual ED Volume: 24,440 visits Admission Rate: 10.8%;
Transfers: 1.5% Imaging: CT available in-house; ultrasound
available; MRI on call at night Support Services: Anesthesiology,
Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Cardiac Cath, OB/GYN, Obstetrics,
Podiatry Bedside Ultrasound: Performed by all EM
physicians—opportunity for APP growth and skill development
Compensation & Benefits: $115.00 per hour Incentive opportunities
available. Health, retirement, CME, and paid time off. Supportive
work culture with opportunities for growth and ongoing professional
development. Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, efficient
care across a full spectrum of emergency presentations. Respond to
all floor codes, including neonatal resuscitation. Perform
comprehensive assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests,
and develop evidence-based treatment plans. Collaborate closely
with Emergency Medicine physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in procedures as appropriate and within scope. Ensure
timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
Support throughput and patient flow in the ED and fast-track
settings. Requirements: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Active Washington state
license (or ability to obtain). Certifications; BLS, ACLS, PALS,
ATLS Prior Emergency Medicine or acute care experience strongly
preferred. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and
ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
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