NPPA - Emergency Medicine

Job DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW• Job Title: NPPA - Emergency Medicine• Job Type: Locum Tenens• Location: Alton, IL• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient• Coverage Type: Clinical Only• Coverage Period: May 1, 2026 - Ongoing• Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule (Exact shifts TBD)COVERAGE DATES• May 1, 2026 - OngoingPATIENT INFORMATION• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics• Admissions: Yes• Case Mix: Emergency MedicineFACILITY INFORMATION• Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment• Specialty Backup Available: Physician collaboration required• Support Staff Available: Physicians and Emergency Department staff• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental CoveragePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE• Hospital Privileges Required: YesCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES• Emergency patient evaluation and management• Acute care stabilization• Interpretation of diagnostic testsJOB REQUIREMENTS• Licenses: Active IL Nurse Practitioner license required• Board: Board Certified (ANCC or AANP or equivalent)• DEA: Active DEA with Illinois address required• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS required• Experience: Clinical experience within the past year (new grads considered)• Other Qualifications: Illinois Controlled Substance Registration required; collaborative agreement with physician requiredDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Provide emergency medical care to patients across all age groups• Perform assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans• Collaborate with physicians and emergency care team• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with protocols