Emergency Medicine Physician – Pediatric Emergency Department Coverage

San Antonio, Texas | Multiple Locations | January 2027 Start | Ongoing Locum Tenens Opportunity

Opportunity Overview

An excellent ongoing locum tenens opportunity is available for qualified Emergency Medicine Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians, and Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience to provide coverage at three pediatric emergency care locations in San Antonio, Texas.

This opportunity offers a shared privileges arrangement, allowing providers credentialed and privileged at one participating location to work across all three facilities. Physicians can contribute to a collaborative emergency care environment while providing high-quality care to pediatric patients.

Approximately 4-5 physicians are needed, with a minimum commitment of 4 shifts per month.

Position Highlights

• Start Date: January 2027

• Assignment: Ongoing coverage

• Location: San Antonio, Texas

• Openings: Approximately 4-5 physicians

• Minimum Commitment: 4 shifts per month

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts

• Coverage: Days and nights

• Scheduling Flexibility: Opportunity to work across multiple participating locations through shared privileges

• Travel: Paid travel available

Available Shift Schedules

Day Shifts

• 7:00 AM-7:00 PM

• 6:00 AM-6:00 PM

Night Shifts

• 7:00 PM-7:00 AM

• 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Shift times vary by location.

Clinical Environment

Providers will work in pediatric emergency care settings with varying patient volumes, ranging from approximately 22 to 80 patients daily across the participating locations.

Clinical resources and support include:

• 24-hour physician coverage

• Epic electronic medical record system

• Abridge AI scribe technology available

• NP/PA support at select locations

• Access to pediatric hospital transfer support for high-acuity patients when clinically appropriate

High-acuity pediatric patients may be transferred to a children’s hospital when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

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

• Active Texas medical license

• ATLS certification required

• PALS certification required

• Case logs from the previous two years required

• Emergency Medicine and Pediatric physicians must document treatment of at least 300 pediatric patients within the previous 12 months

• Alternative board certifications are not accepted

Important: Candidates must meet the specified specialty, certification, and pediatric patient-volume requirements to qualify.

Credentialing and Onboarding

• Temporary privileges may be available for candidates with clean credentialing files.

• Expected credentialing timeframe is approximately 60 days or longer.

• Hospital orientation is required.

• Epic training is required, with a test-out option available for experienced Epic users.

• Medical Director phone screening is mandatory before candidate presentation.

• Medical Director screening is also required before assignment approval.

Immunization and Occupational Health Requirements

Candidates must meet applicable immunization and screening requirements, including documentation 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?

• Ongoing coverage beginning January 2027

• Multiple pediatric emergency care locations

• Shared privileges across participating facilities

• Day and night shift opportunities

• Minimum commitment of four shifts per month

• Paid travel available

• Epic EMR and Abridge AI scribe technology

Interested in learning more? Qualified physicians are encouraged to inquire about availability, scheduling preferences, and eligibility requirements. Candidates should be prepared to complete the required Medical Director screening before presentation.