A 350-bed acute care hospital in Austin, Texas is seeking a PRN Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join its busy 24-hour emergency department at a nationally recognized medical center. St. David's Medical Center has earned IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals designation for eight consecutive years — a signal of clinical quality and operational excellence that is rare in any market. The PRN schedule offers flexibility while placing you inside a full-service campus with subspecialty depth that supports complex, high-acuity cases. Austin's explosive growth and exceptional quality of life make this one of the most sought-after practice locations in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive PRN compensation; full-time hires receive additional compensation with two or more years of emergency medicine experience or fellowship graduation
- Seniority milestone pay increases
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- State license and DEA fee reimbursement
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Free CME through an internal education institute, plus access to development tools and educational resources
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour emergency department at a 350-bed acute care hospital with broad subspecialty backup
- Comprehensive stroke center and Certified Chest Pain Center on campus — high-acuity cardiovascular and neurological cases are routine
- Largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the region, supporting complex obstetric and neonatal emergencies
- Full-service women's care and breast health services, including a comprehensive Breast Center
- Neurosciences, cardiovascular services, orthopedics and joint care, and rehabilitation service lines all available for inpatient and outpatient consultation
- 64-bed rehabilitation hospital co-located on the same campus, expanding the continuum of care
- St. David's Rehabilitation Center on site for post-acute and complex discharge planning support
- Eight consecutive years on IBM Watson Health's 100 Top Hospitals list — a benchmark of quality, safety, and efficiency
- PRN engagement offering scheduling flexibility within a high-volume, subspecialty-rich environment
Qualifications
- Physician Assistant with current certification (NCCPA)
- Emergency medicine training or experience required; fellowship graduation recognized for enhanced compensation
- Active Texas PA license or eligibility to obtain
- Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full spectrum of emergency department acuity, including high-acuity cardiovascular, neurological, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Austin sits at the center of one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States, offering a dynamic blend of live music, world-class dining, outdoor recreation along the Colorado River and Barton Creek Greenbelt, and a thriving tech and healthcare economy. The city consistently ranks among the best places to live in the country for quality of life, job growth, and cultural amenities, with highly rated public and private school options throughout the metro. Cost of living, while rising with the city's growth, remains competitive relative to comparable coastal markets, and Texas carries no state income tax — a meaningful financial advantage for high earners.