Physician Assistant

Service Line: HM

Position Title: PA

Location: CHRISTUS Emergency Center-Palestine, Palestine, Texas

Job Type: Full-time Employed W2

Recruiter: Katelyn Grindstaff | |

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 to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS Emergency Center-Palestine - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

• Patient Volume: Newly Opened Micro-hospital with anticipated Annual ED Volume 10K
• Coverage Model:  Mon - Fri from 7a-3p, Saturday and Sunday 7a-7p, Tele coverage kicks in at 3p Mon-Fri and runs through 7a the next morning, Sat-Sun, tele coverage is 7p-7a
• Number of Beds:
  • 10 inpatient beds
  • 12 ER beds
  • 2 triage rooms
• EMR: Epic

Qualifications

• Education: PA-C
• Licensure: TX
• Board Certification: Yes
• Experience: 2 years of hospital medicine experience

Facility & Clinical Details

About CHRISTUS Emergency Center-Palestine - EM: Newly opened, full-service emergency hospital and part of the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, designed to expand high-quality urgent care access for Palestine and the surrounding East Texas region. The facility features a 15-bed emergency department with around-the-clock services, advanced imaging (including MRI), laboratory diagnostics, and a 10-bed inpatient unit — enabling many patients to be treated and cared for close to home rather than needing transfer to larger cities.

As an extension of CHRISTUS’s mission, the center enhances care continuity by integrating emergency care with broader CHRISTUS clinical resources and brings significant staffing and clinical opportunities to the community. With modern technology and a growing patient base, this emergency hospital provides a dynamic environment for emergency physicians committed to delivering compassionate, timely care

• Innovation/Growth: Join a large group with a close knit, collaborative culture with access to innovative tools and insights backed by SCP's clinical technology platform.

• Teamwork/Culture: Enjoy a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across emergency medicine, hospital medicine and critical care service lines with a clear path for professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Services: Emergency and Level II trauma care, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, robust cardiac and stroke programs, women’s and maternal health, and high-tech surgical services — including minimally invasive and robotic procedures. The hospital has earned national recognition for its quality in stroke and cardiac care and provides modern facilities and collaborative, multidisciplinary care that attracts both established specialists and emerging clinicians. For physicians seeking a dynamic practice environment with broad clinical scope and commitment to excellence, CHRISTUS Mother Frances is central to healthcare delivery in the region.

Community Information

Palestine, Texas is a charming East Texas community known for its historic downtown, scenic live oak trees, and relaxed pace of life — perfect for physicians seeking a welcoming, family-oriented setting. With affordable housing, strong schools, and abundant outdoor recreation including nearby lakes and trails, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle both inside and outside of medicine. The community values its healthcare providers, offering a supportive patient base and opportunities to practice a broad scope of clinical care. Easy access to larger regional centers like Tyler and Dallas means you get small-town living without feeling isolated — ideal for building a fulfilling career and a great life.

Benefits & Compensation

• No Non-Compete
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• 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.