JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: NPPA – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Brownsville & Weslaco, TX
• Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital and Micro-Hospital Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: July 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM, and 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
COVERAGE DATES
• Starting July 15, 2026
• Ongoing assignment
• Flexible scheduling; must be available for both day and night shifts
• Coverage across Brownsville and Weslaco locations
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 32,000 annual visits (Brownsville) and 23,600 annual visits (Weslaco)
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine including general surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, OBGYN, gastroenterology, pulmonology, psychiatry, respiratory, and gastrointestinal cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: 243
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Full ED capabilities including imaging and lab services
• Specialty Backup Available: Multiple specialties onsite
• Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary ED team
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage across multiple facilities
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Emergency medicine evaluations and management
• Stabilization and treatment of acute conditions
• Interpretation of diagnostic studies
• Coordination of care with inpatient and specialty teams
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Texas license required
• Board: NP or PA Board Certification required
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Certifications: ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year emergency medicine NP/PA experience required
• Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work days and nights; must meet cross-credentialing requirements across multiple Valley Baptist facilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care across multiple facility locations
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute patient conditions
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
• Ensure compliance with all clinical protocols and standards of care
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