Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician Assistant – Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Brownsville & Weslaco, TX • Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: 07/15/2026 – Ongoing • Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule; specific shifts TBD COVERAGE DATES • Coverage begins July 15, 2026 • Ongoing coverage required • Specific shifts to be scheduled based on facility needs PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adults & Geriatrics • Rounding: Not Included • Case Mix: Emergency Medicine cases including acute illness, minor trauma, and urgent care presentations FACILITY INFORMATION • Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department equipment • Specialty Backup Available: As available within the Valley Baptist Health System • Support Staff Available: RNs, clinical support staff • Reason for Coverage: Cross Credentialing Support PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: TBD REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Emergency patient evaluation and stabilization • Suturing and wound care • Splinting and fracture management • Basic airway management • Emergency diagnostic evaluation and treatment JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Texas Physician Assistant License • Board: NCCPA Certification Required • DEA: Active DEA Certification • Certifications: BLS and ACLS • Experience: Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred • Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced emergency setting DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department • Perform patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning • Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care • Maintain accurate medical documentation within the EMR system
Requirements
- Active Texas Physician Assistant License
- NCCPA Certification Required
- Active DEA Certification
- BLS and ACLS
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced emergency setting
Nice To Haves
- Prior Emergency Medicine experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical care to patients presenting to the emergency department
- Perform patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure quality patient care
- Maintain accurate medical documentation within the EMR system
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: TBD
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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