Emergency Medicine MD/DO - San Antonio, TX

Optigy Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Hospital orientation

Epic training

Temporary privileges possible for some

Job summary

Optigy Group in San Antonio, Texas seeks Emergency Medicine physicians for a locum tenens assignment starting January 2027. Openings include 4–5 physicians, day and night shifts, with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month. The setting uses Epic EMR and requires credentialing to begin promptly.

Credentialing takes ~60 days with potential temporary privileges for clean files. Expect about 8,800 annual visits and roughly 24 patients per day; no NP/PA coverage and no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Active state medical license required.
• ATLS and PALS certifications required; Epic experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide ED coverage in day or night shifts with a minimum of four shifts per month.
• No NP/PA coverage and no call requirement.
• Credentialing ~60 days; Epic EMR training and onboarding follow-up.

Skills

Board Certified/Eligible

Active medical license

ATLS

PALS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens Opportunity

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Start Date: January 2027
Assignment Length: Approximately 6 months or longer
Openings: 4-5 Physicians
Minimum Commitment: 4 shifts per month
EMR: Epic
Credentialing: Approximately 60 days, with temporary privileges potentially available for clean files

Opportunity Overview

An exciting opportunity for Emergency Medicine Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians, and qualified Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience to provide coverage in a dedicated emergency care setting.

This long-term locum tenens assignment is expected to begin in January 2027, with approximately 4-5 physicians needed. Providers can choose from day or night shifts, with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month.

Schedule & Coverage

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

• Night Shift: 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

• Minimum of 4 shifts per month

• Approximately 24 physician coverage hours per day

• No NP/PA coverage

• No call requirement

• Approximately 8,800 annual patient visits

• Average of approximately 24 patients per day

Eligible Provider Types

• Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

• Alternative board certifications are not accepted

• Active state medical license required

• ATLS certification required

• PALS certification required

• Epic experience required

Pediatric Experience Requirements

• Case logs covering the previous 2 years are required

• Physicians trained in Emergency Medicine or Pediatrics must document at least 300 pediatric patient encounters within the previous 12 months

• Pediatric encounters must be supported by case logs

Clinical Environment & Resources

• Abridge AI scribe technology available

• No onsite scribes

• High-acuity patients may be transferred to a children’s hospital when clinically appropriate

• No call responsibilities

Travel & Onboarding

• Paid travel provided

• Hospital orientation required

• Epic training required

• Epic test-out option available for experienced Epic users

• Credentialing takes approximately 60 days

• Temporary privileges may be available for physicians with a clean file

Immunization Documentation

Documentation is required for:

• Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus

• Mumps, measles, and rubella

• Hepatitis B

• Varicella

• PPD completed within the previous 12 months

• Seasonal influenza vaccination when applicable

Interview Process

• Phone screening with the Medical Director

• No onsite interview required