Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: PA- 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