Emergency Medicine/ Pediatric ED Coverage 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

Job summary

Optigy Group is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians for a locum tenens assignment in San Antonio, TX, starting January 2027. Three locations with 24-hour coverage and shared privileges. The role requires board certification or eligibility in EM or PED/PEM, Texas license, and ATLS/PALS.

The assignment offers 4 shifts per month minimum, day and night rotations, Epic EMR, and dedicated credentialing support. Travel is paid, and on-site staffing includes NP/PA support at one site.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Active Texas medical license required.
• ATLS and PALS certifications required.
• Epic experience preferred for onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous emergency care coverage across three San Antonio locations.
• Work 12-hour day and night shifts; minimum four shifts per month.
• Credentialing and onboarding support with hospital staff.
• Coordinate with NP/PA colleagues where available.

Skills

Board Cert/Eligible EM

Texas Medical License

ATLS/PALS

Tools

Epic EMR

Abridge AI scribe

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.

A phone screening with the Medical Director is required before candidate presentation.

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

Providers will support three emergency care locations with varying patient volumes and staffing models.

• 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.

Immunization 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

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

Interested in this opportunity? Qualified physicians with the required credentials and documented pediatric experience are encouraged to inquire. Availability for at least four shifts per month is required.