Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, TX
Job Type: W2 Employed Physician Assistant - Full-Time
Recruiter: Justin Gawel
Position Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team at Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care.
- Patient Volume: 49,500
- Specialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, OBGYN, Gastroenterology
- Coverage Model: Physicians work 6a-4p, 10-8p, 4p-2a, and 8p-6a; NPPAs work 9a-7p and 4p-2a
- Number of Beds: 586
- EMR: Cerner
Qualifications
- Education: PA, ENP, or FNP
- Board Certification: NP or PA Certification
- Experience: At least one year of EM NPPA work
- Badges: ATLS, BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP
Facility & Clinical Details
About Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen:
Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen is a major general hospital and regional referral center, serving the Rio Grande Valley community with comprehensive healthcare services. It is part of the larger Valley Baptist Health System, a faith-based regional healthcare organization with a history dating back to the 1920s.
The center offers a full spectrum of services including emergency care, comprehensive stroke treatment, heart and vascular care, women's health, pediatrics, maternity services, behavioral health, and rehabilitation.
Community Information: Harlingen is where opportunity meets sunshine, culture thrives, and community comes first. Perfectly positioned in the Rio Grande Valley, Harlingen offers the energy of a growing regional hub with the warmth of a close-knit community, and is not far from the larger metro area of McAllen to the west and the beaches of South Padre Island to the east.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive annual compensation package with earning potential at $141k annually for a 120 hours/month commitment.
- Job Status: Full-time or as-needed commitments available.
- Benefits Eligibility: Benefits available for full-time commitments (120+ hours/month).
- No non-compete clauses within agreement
- Professional liability insurance with full tail coverage included
- Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming available for clinicians
- Established, respected, financially stable company
- Equitable scheduling patterns
- Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
- Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most-delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.
Together, we heal.
