Emergency Medicine/ Pediatric ED Coverage MD/DO - San Antonio, TX

Optigy Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel

Epic EMR training

Onboarding support

Job summary

gobravvo is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity in San Antonio, TX, starting January 2027. Positions cover three facilities with shared privileges, offering scheduling flexibility and ongoing coverage opportunities.

Requires board certification or eligibility in EM or pediatrics, active Texas license, ATLS and PALS. Epic experience is preferred; NP/PA support is available at one site. Paid travel and onboarding support provided.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in EM or pediatrics required.
• Active TX medical license required.
• ATLS and PALS certifications required.
• Epic experience preferred for onboarding efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Cover shifts across three San Antonio locations with 24-hour daily coverage.
• Minimum of four shifts per month; 12-hour day and night blocks.
• Coordinate care with NP/PA support where available.
• Maintain high-acuity pediatric care and facilitate transfers to children's hospital when needed.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Pediatrics

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Active Texas Medical License

ATLS

PALS

Tools

Epic Experience

Epic EMR

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens Opportunity

Location: San Antonio, Texas Start Date: January 2027 Assignment Length: Ongoing Openings: Approximately 4-5 Physicians Minimum Commitment: 4 shifts per month Schedule: 12-hour day and night shifts EMR: Epic Credentialing: Approximately 60 days or longer

Opportunity Overview

An excellent long-term locum tenens opportunity for Emergency Medicine Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians, and qualified Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience to provide coverage across three emergency care locations in San Antonio, Texas.

Shared Privileges Across Three Locations

Providers credentialed and privileged at one location may work across all three facilities under shared privileges, offering additional scheduling flexibility and ongoing coverage opportunities.

Schedule & Coverage

• Minimum of 4 shifts per month
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Two facilities offer 7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-7:00 AM shifts
• One facility offers 6:00 AM-6:00 PM and 6:00 PM-6:00 AM shifts
• Physician coverage required 24 hours daily across all three locations
• NP/PA support available at one location
• Ongoing coverage beginning January 2027

Clinical Settings

• Location 1: Approximately 8,100 annual visits and 22 patients per day
• Location 2: Approximately 29,500 annual visits and 80 patients per day, with NP/PA coverage
• Location 3: Approximately 8,800 annual visits and 24 patients per day

Epic is used across all locations. Abridge AI scribe technology is available to clinicians. High-acuity pediatric patients may be transferred to a children's hospital when clinically appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Alternative board certifications are not accepted
• Active Texas medical license required
• Current ATLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Epic experience preferred for efficient onboarding

Pediatric Experience Requirements

• Case logs from 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

Credentialing & Onboarding

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: approximately 60 days or longer
• Temporary privileges may be available for providers with clean files
• Hospital orientation required
• Epic training required
• Epic test-out option available for experienced Epic users
• Medical Director phone screening required before presentation

Travel & Immunization Requirements

• Travel: Paid travel available

• Diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus
• Mumps, measles, and rubella
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella
• PPD completed within the previous 12 months
• Seasonal influenza vaccination when applicable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Long-term coverage opportunity starting January 2027
• Shared privileges across three emergency care locations
• Flexible day and night shift options
• Minimum commitment of four shifts per month
• Epic EMR and AI scribe technology available
• Paid travel available