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Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine MD/DO - San Antonio, TX Job

Optigy Group

San Antonio, Texas

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Start Date: January 2027
Assignment Length: Approximately 6 months or longer
Openings: 45 Physicians
Minimum Commitment: 4 shifts per month
EMR: Epic
Credentialing: Approximately 60 days, with temporary privileges potentially available for clean files

Opportunity Overview

An exciting opportunity for Emergency Medicine Physicians, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians, and qualified Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience to provide coverage in a dedicated emergency care setting.

This long-term locum tenens assignment is expected to begin in January 2027, with approximately 45 physicians needed. Providers can choose from day or night shifts, with a minimum commitment of four shifts per month.

Schedule & Coverage
  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM6:00 PM

  • Night Shift: 6:00 PM6:00 AM

  • Minimum of 4 shifts per month

  • Approximately 24 physician coverage hours per day

  • No NP/PA coverage

  • No call requirement

  • Approximately 8,800 annual patient visits

  • Average of approximately 24 patients per day

Eligible Provider Types
  • Emergency Medicine Physicians

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians

  • Pediatric Physicians with Emergency Department experience

Required Qualifications & Certifications
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

  • Alternative board certifications are not accepted

  • Active state medical license required

  • ATLS certification required

  • PALS certification required

  • Epic experience required

Pediatric Experience Requirements
  • Case logs covering 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

Clinical Environment & Resources
  • Abridge AI scribe technology available

  • No onsite scribes

  • High-acuity patients may be transferred to a children's hospital when clinically appropriate

  • No call responsibilities

Travel & Onboarding
  • Paid travel provided

  • Hospital orientation required

  • Epic training required

  • Epic test-out option available for experienced Epic users

  • Credentialing takes approximately 60 days

  • Temporary privileges may be available for physicians with a clean file

Immunization Documentation

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

Interview Process
  • Phone screening with the Medical Director

  • No onsite interview required

Interested in a long-term Emergency Medicine locum opportunity with flexible day and night shift options? Qualified physicians are encouraged to inquire about availability for January 2027.

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