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Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Corpus Christi, TX
Location: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline - EM , Corpus Christi , Texas
Job Type: W-2 Employed
Recruiter: Lisa Elizondo | |
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 Emergency Medicine Corpus Christi, TX to join our dynamic team at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
- Patient Volume: 45,500 annual ED Volume
- Coverage Model: 44 hours of MD/DO coverage per day, 29 hours of NPPA coverage per day
- Number of Beds: 637 hospital beds
- Acuity: Level II Trauma Center
- EMR: EPIC with Abridge AI Note
- Admissions/Transfers: 25%
Qualifications
- Education: PA-C
- Licensure: Must have or be able to obtain a Texas license
- Experience: Emergency Medicine experience preferred
- Badges: ATLS, ACLS, and PALS
Facility & Clinical Details
- About CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline - EM: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi-Shoreline serves as a primary healthcare hub and major regional referral center for South Texas. Recognized for specialized clinical excellence, it features a Level II Trauma Center, a Level I Stroke Center, and top-tier emergency and cardiovascular care. Clinicians are drawn to the facility for its modern, state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to optimize clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and environmental functionality. Additionally, it offers a supportive, mission-driven work environment, with extensive professional growth opportunities through teaching affiliations like its Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine Residency programs.
- Innovation/Growth: Join a large group with a close-knit, collaborative culture with access to innovative tools and insights backed by SCP's clinical technology platform.
- Teamwork/Culture: Enjoy a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across emergency medicine, hospital medicine and critical care service lines with a clear path for professional development and leadership opportunities.
Community Information
Corpus Christi offers a unique "Coastal Bend" lifestyle where a lower than average cost of living meets a high quality of life, allowing healthcare professionals to enjoy beachfront living without the typical metropolitan price tag. The city is a growing medical hub providing diverse opportunities for career advancement and specialized practice in a supportive, community-oriented environment. When you aren't on shift, the region serves as an outdoor playground with world-class windsurfing, deep sea fishing, and the serene beauty of the Padre Island National Seashore. It's a place where you can build a meaningful career during the day and be steps away from a sunset over the bay by evening.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation
- Job Status: W-2 Employed
- Benefits Eligibility: Full time employees eligible to participate in our competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, and CME
- No Non-Compete
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming 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.