Hospitalist NPPA
Weslaco, TX - USA
Job Summary
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Hospitalist NP/PA
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Weslaco TX
Service Setting: Micro Hospital (Inpatient Unit)
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: July 1 2026 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday Friday 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Adults
Patient Volume/Census: Average census of 6 patients
Admissions: Included
Rounding: Included
Case Mix: General inpatient cases including seizures respiratory conditions and gastrointestinal cases
FACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department: 8 inpatient beds
EMR System: Cerner
Office Equipment Available: Standard inpatient equipment
Specialty Backup Available: Physician on-call backup
Support Staff Available: Multidisciplinary care team
Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Rate: TBD
Travel Lodging and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
General inpatient management
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Active TX license required
Board: NP or PA certification required
DEA: Required
Certifications: BLS
Experience: Inpatient experience required
Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable in micro-hospital setting
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide inpatient rounding and patient management
Evaluate and manage acute medical conditions
Collaborate with supervising physician and care team
Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner EMR