NP/PA - Emergency Medicine

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