NPPA – Emergency Medicine
About The Position
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
Requirements
- Active Texas license required
- NP or PA Board Certification required
- Active DEA required
- ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required
- Minimum 1 year emergency medicine NP/PA experience required
- Must be willing to work days and nights
- Must meet cross -credentialing requirements across multiple Valley Baptist facilities
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
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per client policy
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