Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in San Antonio, Texas

Job description

About the facility

This full-service hospital offers comprehensive medical and surgical services, advanced technology, and specialized care across multiple emergency centers. The facility is structured to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned day and night shift coverage periods. Established clinical protocols and appropriate resources are in place to support quality, patient-centered emergency care delivery throughout all assigned shifts.

About the facility location

The region offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, historical, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Outdoor recreation, local dining, and regional leisure activities are readily available throughout the area, providing diverse options for time away from clinical duties.

About the clinician's workday

Clinicians will provide emergency medical coverage across three emergency centers, working 12-hour day or night shifts with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating pediatric emergency patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries at each assigned location. Daily patient volumes vary by location, averaging 22-80 patients, with APP support available at the higher-volume facility. Clinicians must hold prescriptive authority and may be scheduled across multiple locations as coverage needs require.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 22-80 patients per day; volume varies by location
• Support staff: APP support available at higher-volume location
• Patient population: Peds
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift time(s): Day shift and night shift; 12-hour shifts; minimum 4 shifts per month
• Certifications required: Board certification not required; prescriptive authority required

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