An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
Full-Time independent contractor Overview We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to serve as the solo provider in a critical access, rural hospital environment. This role is ideal for a highly capable, confident PA who can independently deliver high-quality emergency and acute care with limited onsite resources. The provider will manage the Emergency Department and support inpatient needs as appropriate. This role encompasses multiple hospital ER locations throughout Texas. Key Responsibilities Serve as the solo ER provider , delivering comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages. Perform rapid assessment, stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment for a full spectrum of emergency presentations. Coordinate care with remote or on-call physicians when necessary, following established hospital protocols. Manage patient flow efficiently, including triage, documentation, and disposition. Provide ongoing evaluation and medical decision-making for admitted patients within scope of practice. Order, interpret, and act on laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostics. Perform essential emergency procedures and interventions as required. Communicate effectively with nursing staff, ancillary teams, and outside facilities to ensure continuity of care. Maintain accurate, timely medical records in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards. Required Qualifications Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant license (state-specific). Minimum of 1-2 years of solo ER provider experience in a rural, critical access, or similarly resource-limited setting.
Current certifications:
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) DEA registration and state-specific prescriptive authority. Strong procedural competency, including airway management, trauma stabilization, suturing, splinting, and emergency interventions. Proven ability to work autonomously with sound clinical judgment in high-acuity situations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with telemedicine physician backup or remote physician consultation workflows. Previous work in frontier or underserved communities. Familiarity with critical access hospital operations. Key Competencies Excellent critical-thinking and independent decision-making skills. Confidence in managing undifferentiated patients across all ages and acuity levels. Strong communication and teamwork. Ability to adapt to variable patient volumes typical of rural emergency settings. Company Description Flint Medical Staffing is more than just a staffing agency, we operate with a servants heart. Our only goal is to make each healthcare facility we work with feel as though we are part of the family. Our providers, recruiters, account managers, and sales executives all have one goal in mind, amazing patient care. If this sounds like the kind of company you'd like to work for or engage in a search with, please apply. Company Description Flint Medical Staffing is more than just a staffing agency, we operate with a servants heart. Our only goal is to make each healthcare facility we work with feel as though we are part of the family. Our providers, recruiters, account managers, and sales executives all have one goal in mind, amazing patient care. If this sounds like the kind of company you'd like to work for or engage in a search with, please apply.
