Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Job Type: W2 Employed Physician Assistant - Full-Time

Recruiter: Justin Gawel

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care.

• Patient Volume: 49,500
• Specialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Gastroenterology
• Coverage Model: Physicians work 6a-4p, 10-8p, 4p-2a, and 8p-6a; NPPAs work 9a-7p and 4p-2a
• Number of Beds: 586
• EMR: Cerner

Qualifications

• Education: PA, ENP, or FNP
• Board Certification: NP or PA Certification
• Experience: At least one year of EM NPPA work
• Badges: ATLS, BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP

Facility & Clinical Details

About Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen:

Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen is a major general hospital and regional referral center, serving the Rio Grande Valley community with comprehensive healthcare services. It is part of the larger Valley Baptist Health System, a faith-based regional healthcare organization with a history dating back to the 1920s.

The center offers a full spectrum of services including emergency care, comprehensive stroke treatment, heart and vascular care, women's health, pediatrics, maternity services, behavioral health, and rehabilitation.

Community Information : Harlingen is where opportunity meets sunshine, culture thrives, and community comes first. Perfectly positioned in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen offers the energy of a growing regional hub with the warmth of a close-knit community, and is not far from the larger metro area of McAllen to the west and the beaches of South Padre Island to the east.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive annual compensation package with earning potential at $141k annually for a 120 hours/month commitment.
• Job Status: Full-time or as-needed commitments available.
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits available for full-time commitments (120+ hours/month).
• No non-compete clauses within agreement
• Professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming available for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most-delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.