Locum Physician Assistant (PA) in Frederick, MD

Physician Assistant | Other Location: Frederick, MD Employer: Rhino Medical Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 2 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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Frederick, Maryland Emergency Medicine NP/PA Locum Tenens 
Adult Emergency Department • Approximately 60,000 Annual Visits • Supplemental Monthly Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ongoing Emergency Medicine locum tenens opportunity in Frederick, Maryland.

This assignment offers experienced Emergency Medicine APPs the opportunity to practice in a high-volume adult Emergency Department supported by physician and APP coverage around the clock. With approximately five shifts available each month, varied day, swing, and night scheduling, comprehensive diagnostic resources, and a separate pediatric emergency service, this is an attractive supplemental opportunity for Maryland-licensed clinicians seeking consistent exposure to broad adult emergency medicine.

Opportunity Highlights

• Frederick, Maryland
• Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Locum Tenens
• ASAP – Ongoing
• Approximately Five Shifts Per Month
• Day, Swing, and Night Coverage
• Eight- to Twelve-Hour Shifts
• Approximately 60,000 Annual Adult Emergency Department Visits
• Average Productivity of Approximately 1.4–1.8 Patients Per Hour
• Physician Coverage 24 Hours Daily
• APP Coverage 24 Hours Daily
• Adult Emergency Department Assignment
• Meditech EMR
• Long-Term Supplemental Scheduling Potential

Schedule

Shift times are adjusted periodically based on department volume and coverage needs.

• Day, swing, and night shifts available
• Typical shift length: 8–12 hours
• Approximately five shifts per month
• Current shift times will be reviewed during the scheduling and confirmation process

This position is best suited for an APP seeking reliable supplemental Emergency Medicine coverage rather than a full-time block schedule.

Clinical Practice

• Evaluate, diagnose, stabilize, and treat adult Emergency Department patients
• Manage a broad range of acute medical and injury-related presentations
• Perform emergency procedures within credentialed scope
• Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging
• Utilize bedside ultrasound when clinically appropriate
• Coordinate specialty consultation and higher-level transfers when required
• Collaborate with supervising Emergency Medicine physicians and fellow APPs
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within Meditech

The assignment does not include pediatric Emergency Department coverage, floor-code responsibilities, or admitting and bridge orders.

Practice Environment

This established regional Emergency Department provides a clinically diverse practice environment with comprehensive hospital and diagnostic support.

Resources include:

• Physician and APP coverage around the clock
• CT, ultrasound, and MRI availability 24/7
• Bedside ultrasound
• Closed ICU model
• Broad medical and surgical specialty support
• Established referral pathways for trauma, burn, and pediatric patients requiring higher-level care
• Separate pediatric Emergency Department services
• No Fast Track assignment
• No scribe coverage

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Acute Care certification required for Nurse Practitioners
• Family Nurse Practitioner certification is not accepted
• Active Maryland professional license
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS
• Current ATLS
• Recent Emergency Medicine experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working day, swing, and night shifts in a high-volume adult ED

Credentialing

• Active Maryland license required
• Standard credentialing timeline is a minimum of approximately 120 days following submission of a complete application
• Temporary privileges are not available
• Candidates should maintain responsive communication and provide complete credentialing documentation promptly

Why Emergency Medicine APPs Choose This Assignment

This opportunity is designed for experienced Acute Care NPs and PAs seeking meaningful Emergency Medicine practice without committing to a full-time monthly schedule. The combination of approximately five shifts per month, continuous physician support, broad adult pathology, comprehensive imaging resources, and separate pediatric coverage creates a well-defined clinical environment where APPs can maintain their emergency skills while supplementing an existing schedule.

Frederick also offers a desirable Mid-Atlantic location with a historic downtown, access to outdoor recreation, and convenient travel to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Northern Virginia, and surrounding Maryland communities.

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated professional liability coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter communication
• Travel and lodging coordination when applicable
• Transparent assignment management
• Long-term partnership focus

Apply today with your updated CV to secure upcoming Emergency Medicine coverage dates in Frederick, Maryland.

Rhino Medical is leading the charge. Always Forward. Always Focused. Always for You.

About Rhino Medical

At Rhino Medical Services, we don’t just staff locums—we fuel a mission to solve America’s healthcare shortage, one provider at a time. We exist for physicians who want more than just another assignment—who want to be heard, supported, and partnered with by a team that listens first and acts fast. Built on the mindset of aut inveniam viam aut faciam—“I will either find a way or make one”—we approach every opportunity with grit, intention, and heart. Our Tusk Experience is distinctive by design: white-glove service, transparent communication, and a commitment to serving with a sincere heart. You won’t find fluff here—just truth, loyalty, and a relentless drive to be the most referable name in locum tenens. Burn the ships. Join the mission. Choose Rhino.

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