JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: NP/PA - Emergency Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Brownsville/Weslaco/Harlingen TX
Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule:
Brownsville 10a-6p 2p-10p 4p-2a
Weslaco - TBD
Harlingen 10a-6p 4p-22a Floating
COVERAGE DATES
Starting ASAP
Ongoing coverage
Flexible scheduling based on location
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: All ages
Patient Volume/Census: Varies base on location
Admissions: Yes
Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine with trauma cardiac neuro ortho and OB/GYN support
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: Depends on location
Trauma Level: III III Free-Standing Micro
EMR System: Epic
Office Equipment Available: Fully equipped emergency department
Specialty Backup Available: Surgery Neurology Cardiology OB/GYN Orthopedics
Support Staff Available: Experience Nursing and Physician Staffing
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: No
Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Full scope Emergency Medicine procedures
Trauma stabilization and management
Cardiac neurologic and orthopedic emergency care
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active Texas license
Board: BC ANCC/AANP; NCCPA
DEA: Active DEA required
Certifications: ATLS PALS
Experience: Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct Emergency Department patient care within scope of practice
Perform evaluations treatments and procedures appropriate to credentialing
Participate in formal triage system and support ED workflow
Coordinate patient care with specialty backup and hospital services
Accurately document all patient encounters in T-System
Collaborate with nursing staff and scribes to ensure efficient throughout