Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

TeamHealth; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W2 position with health benefits

Job summary

TeamHealth invites experienced emergency medicine providers to join the Seton Medical Center Harker Heights ED in Central Texas. This role supports a fast-paced, high‑quality team environment with strong physician backing and a collaborative culture that values APCs.

Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years of true EM experience and enjoy a stable, supportive work setting. The department operates a 10‑hour shift pattern within a 48,000 annual volume ED, using EPIC EMR and offering comprehensive health

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of true EM experience required or preferred.
• Experience as PA/NP in emergency medicine strongly desired.
• Mentorship and leadership support available from ABEM physicians.

Skills

EM experience

PA/NP experience

Mentorship

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Enjoy a great team and great support in Central Texas. Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is seeking an experienced emergency medicine physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join a highly respected emergency department team in one of Central Texas' fastest-growing communities.

This is an outstanding opportunity for NPs and PAs looking for strong physician support, excellent patient flow, and a collaborative team culture where advanced practice clinicians are truly valued members of the department.

Why APCs Thrive Here

• Dedicated fast track environment with a strong mix of lower‑ and moderate‑acuity patients
• Mentorship and support from leadership and ABEM physicians
• Collegial, team‑oriented culture with excellent APC retention
• W2 employee position with comprehensive health benefits eligibility at just 12 shifts/month
• Stable hourly compensation model with predictable earnings
• Excellent fit for experienced PA/NPs with 1-2+ years of true EM experience

Emergency Department Details

• Level IV Trauma Center
• 48,000 annual volume, ~1.6 patients per hour
• 10‑hour shifts
• 17‑bed ED with dedicated fast track + trauma rooms
• EPIC EMR
• Primary Stroke Center + Chest Pain Center
• 40 physician hours + 40 APC hours daily

Location

A Central Texas Hidden Gem. Tucked between Austin and Waco, Harker Heights offers affordable living, shorter commutes, lakeside weekends, and easy access to outdoor recreation throughout Central Texas. The area is known for its strong military community near Fort Hood, excellent schools, and growing healthcare presence while maintaining a more relaxed pace of life than larger Texas metros.

Minutes from Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Dana Peak Park, boating, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and camping, Harker Heights offers an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside the hospital.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow your emergency medicine career alongside a supportive team while maintaining work-life balance, this is the role for you - apply today to learn more.

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