NP/PA- Emergency Medicine

JOB OVERVIEW

* Profession: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

* Specialty: NP/PA- Emergency Medicine

* Job Type: Locum Tenens

* Location: Lufkin, Texas

* Facility: Woodland Heights Medical Center

* Health System: SCP Health - Locums

* Coverage Period: Sep 01, 2026 – Ongoing

* Shift Schedule: Various shifts: Mon 9a-9p/1p-1a, Tue-Thu 9a-8p/2p-1a, Fri-Sun 10a-7p/3p-12a

* Reason for Coverage: Coverage

* Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

* Average Daily Volume: 84 patients per day

FACILITY INFORMATION

* Trauma Level: Level IV

* EMR System: Medhost

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

* Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

* Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

* Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (expedited for clean files)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Licenses: Active Texas license required to proceed

* Certifications: ACLS (AHA only), ATLS, PALS required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide coverage for ER department as scheduled

* Adhere to active Texas license and maintain required certifications (ACLS, ATLS, PALS)

* Utilize Medhost EMR for documentation

* Work with expedited privileges for clean files

* Maintain minimum availability of 3 shifts per month