Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Doctors Hospital of Laredo

Job Type: W2 Employed

Recruiter: Chris Norwood O M

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 Doctors Hospital of Laredo. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Annual patient volume: 24,500
• Specialties: Cath lab, CT, X-ray, ICU, MRI, Physical therapy, Behavioral management/Psychiatry, OB/Gyn, Neurosurgery, Peds, Ortho, Urology, Trauma
• Coverage Model: 24-Hour physician coverage,12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a), 20-hour APC coverage 10-hour shifts (10a-8p, 3p-1a)
• Beds: 13 rooms/beds (8 ER, 2 negative pressure, 2 trauma, 1 cardiac)
• Acuity: Level III
• EMR: Cerner
• Cross credentialed with DHL Saunders and DHL South

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of CAAHEP program
• Licensure: Texas Medical License and DEA
• Board Certification: NCCPA
• Experience: 2-years ER with case logs
• Certifications/Badges: ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required

Facility & Clinical Details

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, Texas, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, weight-loss surgery, wound care and hyperbaric medicine and comprehensive women's health services. The hospital is also a regional leader in cancer care. Doctors Hospital of Laredo is accredited by The Joint Commission and Chest Pain Center from Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

Community Information

The Texas city of Laredo, county seat of Webb County, is situated on the north bank of the Rio Grande. This town offers low cost of living, plenty of great options for schools K-12, and options for higher education including Laredo Community College and Texas A & M International University. Laredo is about 135 miles west of Corpus Christi and about 150 miles southwest of San Antonio.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package
• Signing bonus available
• No non-compete
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming 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.