Nurse Practitioner

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Location: University Health Retama Hospital-EM , San Antonio , TX

Job Type: FT Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Recruiter: Chase Allred | chase_allred@scphealth.com | 337-609-8923

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 to join our dynamic team at University Health Retama Hospital-EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

Patient Volume: 40,000-50,000

Specialties: Cardiology, Electrophysiology, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Gastroenterology, OBGYN, Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Urology

Number of ED Beds: 28 + 2 Multi-care trauma bays

Primary Stroke Center

Certified Chest Pain Center – STEMI Coverage Day 1 

Trauma Level: Level IV 

Maternal Designation: Level 1 (Initially at opening)

Neonatal Designation: Level 1 (Initially at opening)

Coverage Model: 24 hour physician coverage

EMR: EPIC

Fellowship/Residency: Emergency Medicine

Qualifications

Education: PA-C

Licensure: TX

Board Certification: BC/BE

Experience: Emergency Medicine

Badges: ATLS, BLS, PALS, ACLS

Facility & Clinical Details

About University Health – Retama Hospital: University Health – Retama Hospital is a full-service 147 bed hospital featuring 100 medical/surgical acute care beds, 20 intensive care unit beds, 11 neonatal intensive care unit beds, 10 post-partum beds, 6 LDRP beds and a 28-bed emergency department with 2 additional multi-care trauma bays. Services include advanced health care services in diagnostic imaging, lab services, emergency services, heart care, mother & baby, women’s health, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, vascular surgery, general surgery and gastroenterology, 

Services: Cardiology, Imaging, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Pulmonology (inpatient consult only), Urology, Cardiac/ Pulmonary Rehab (Outpatient)

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive compensation package with earning potential starting at $164,160 annually

Job Status: W2 Employed clinician

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.