Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-137110
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: San Antonio, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: Jan 01, 2027 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7am – 7pm and 7pm – 7am
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Number of Positions: 4-5
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

CALL COVERAGE

• Call Required: No
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 80 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Pediatric emergency patients
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, transfers to Children's Hospital of San Antonio available
  
• Support Staff Available: NPPAs, AI scribe
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  
• Licenses: Active Texas medical license
  
• Certifications: ATLS, PALS
  
• Experience: Case logs from previous 2 years required; must document treatment of at least 300 pediatric patients within previous 12 months
  
• Other Qualifications: Alternative board certifications not accepted; Medical Director screening required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care to pediatric patients in a high-volume emergency center.
  
• Work 12-hour shifts in a 24-hour physician coverage model, including days and nights.
  
• Collaborate with NPPAs and utilize Epic EMR and Abridge AI scribe technology.
  
• Manage patient transfers to Children's Hospital of San Antonio for high-acuity cases when appropriate.
  
• Adhere to all credentialing, privileging, and immunization requirements including ATLS, PALS, and annual PPD.