Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine
Updated 3/13/26
Brownsville, Texas, United States
Physician Assistant
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
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