Locum Emergency Medicine PA or NP - Corpus Christi, TX (Multiple EDs)

We are hiring a locum Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide flexible emergency department coverage across two hospitals and four affiliated freestanding emergency departments (FSEDs) in Corpus Christi, Texas, and surrounding communities. Candidates must be willing to rotate among all six sites as staffing needs dictate.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illness or injury.
• Obtain histories and perform focused physical examinations.
• Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies.
• Develop and implement treatment and disposition plans; stabilize and arrange transfers when necessary.
• Accurately document patient encounters, assessments, and plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure high-quality emergency care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national certification (PA: NCCPA; NP: national certification in an appropriate specialty).
• Active Texas license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Ability to work variable shifts and float between multiple ED locations.