Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician - Pediatric Emergency Department Coverage

San Antonio, Texas Multiple Locations January 2027 Start Ongoing Locum Tenens Opportunity
Opportunity Overview

An excellent ongoing locum tenens opportunity is available for qualified Emergency Medicine Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians, and Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience to provide coverage at three pediatric emergency care locations in San Antonio, Texas.
This opportunity offers a shared privileges arrangement, allowing providers credentialed and privileged at one participating location to work across all three facilities. Physicians can contribute to a collaborative emergency care environment while providing high-quality care to pediatric patients.
Approximately

4-5 physicians are needed , with a minimum commitment of

4 shifts per month .
Position Highlights

Start Date:

January 2027

Assignment:

Ongoing coverage

Location:

San Antonio, Texas

Openings:

Approximately 4-5 physicians

Minimum Commitment:

4 shifts per month

Shift Length:

12-hour shifts

Coverage:

Days and nights

Scheduling Flexibility:

Opportunity to work across multiple participating locations through shared privileges

Travel:

Paid travel available

Available Shift Schedules

Day Shifts
7:00 AM-7:00 PM

6:00 AM-6:00 PM

Night Shifts
7:00 PM-7:00 AM

6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Shift times vary by location.
Clinical Environment

Providers will work in pediatric emergency care settings with varying patient volumes, ranging from approximately 22 to 80 patients daily across the participating locations.
Clinical resources and support include:
24-hour physician coverage

Epic electronic medical record system

Abridge AI scribe technology available

NP/PA support at select locations

Access to pediatric hospital transfer support for high-acuity patients when clinically appropriate

High-acuity pediatric patients may be transferred to a children's hospital when appropriate.
Required Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Active Texas medical license

ATLS certification required

PALS certification required

Case logs from the previous two years required

Emergency Medicine and Pediatric physicians must document treatment of at least 300 pediatric patients within the previous 12 months

Alternative board certifications are not accepted

Important:

Candidates must meet the specified specialty, certification, and pediatric patient-volume requirements to qualify.
Credentialing and Onboarding

Temporary privileges may be available for candidates with clean credentialing files.

Expected credentialing timeframe is approximately 60 days or longer.

Hospital orientation is required.

Epic training is required, with a test-out option available for experienced Epic users.

Medical Director phone screening is mandatory before candidate presentation.

Medical Director screening is also required before assignment approval.

Immunization and Occupational Health Requirements

Candidates must meet applicable immunization and screening requirements, including documentation for:
Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus

Mumps, measles, and rubella

Hepatitis B

Varicella

PPD completed within the previous 12 months

Seasonal influenza vaccination when applicable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Ongoing coverage beginning January 2027

Multiple pediatric emergency care locations

Shared privileges across participating facilities

Day and night shift opportunities

Minimum commitment of four shifts per month

Paid travel available

Epic EMR and Abridge AI scribe technology

Interested in learning more?

Qualified physicians are encouraged to inquire about availability, scheduling preferences, and eligibility requirements. Candidates should be prepared to complete the required Medical Director screening before presentation.