Job Description
Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine Location: Brownsville, TX Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Medicine Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: PA- 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