Emergency Medicine Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Eagle Pass, Texas

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-229139-PA-TX Title: PA Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift Assignment Type: ER Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This full-service acute care hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency services to patients throughout the surrounding community. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Resources are in place to facilitate quality emergency care delivery across all designated shifts. About the Facility Location Eagle Pass is a Texas border city that serves as an international gateway, offering clinicians on assignment access to a range of recreational, historical, and cultural attractions. The area features Maverick County Lake, the Fort Duncan Museum - housed in a 19th-century military outpost - and the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel. The downtown area includes the restored 1880s Maverick County Courthouse, art galleries, local dining, and shops along Main Street, with dining options spanning Latin American, Italian, and Asian cuisines. Nearby cities such as Del Rio, Crystal City, and Carrizo Springs provide additional destinations for extended exploration during time away from clinical duties. About the Clinician's Workday The Emergency Medicine Physician Associate will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts (11:00 AM - 11:00 PM) at this on-site emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages presenting with a variety of acute and emergent conditions. The department operates 14 beds with 4 additional fast-track beds and receives approximately 22,000 ED visits annually, offering a mix of emergency and lower-acuity patient care. Clinicians will collaborate with attending physicians and specialty services as clinically indicated throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are associated with this position, and board certification and prescriptive authority are required. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Approximately 22,000 annual ED visits; 14-bed Emergency Department with 4 fast-track beds Patient Population: All Ages Location Type: On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes Government: No Shift Times: Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts; 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Procedures Required: Emergency procedures as clinically indicated CertificationsRequired: Board certification required; prescriptive authority required Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details Employment Type: Contract