Job Description
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
