Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician – El Paso, TX (Inpatient ED; Cross-Credentialed)

Job ID: Not provided

Overview

• Locum tenens inpatient emergency medicine coverage in El Paso, TX (cross‑credentialed with THOP Montwood and Horizon City campuses).
• Coverage type: Clinical only. Flexible schedule.
• Start date: 12/15/2025. End date: Open/ongoing.

Coverage & Schedule

• Coverage period: begins 12/15/2025, ongoing.
• Clinical shifts: flexible; daily and weekly overtime options available per contract differential.

Patient Population & Case Mix

• Adults and pediatrics.
• Full emergency medicine spectrum including trauma and stroke.
• Admissions per ED workflow; phone consults as needed within ED.

Facility & Support

• EMR: PCC (must complete in‑person EMR training prior to first shift).
• Standard ED equipment and multidisciplinary support staff.
• Specialty backup: full emergency physician coverage; cross‑credentialed coverage at Montwood and Horizon City.
• Nearest airport: El Paso International Airport (ELP).

Privileges, Compliance & Training

• Hospital privileges required (temporary privileges not specified).
• Maintain immunizations: TB, Flu, Hep B, MMR, Varicella.
• Annual CME requirements: 8 hours Stroke CME and 8 hours Trauma CME.
• Must complete in‑person PCC EMR training before first shift.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract: fixed; daily and weekly OT available based on differential structure.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice not specified (assumed agency arranged; confirm with recruiter).

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Texas medical license (active).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in ABEM or AOBEM.
• Active DEA with Texas address.
• Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS.
• Residency trained in Emergency Medicine.

Required Documentation (to submit)

• CME (last 2 years), case logs (last 2 years).
• Copies of diplomas, Social Security card, driver’s license, color photo.
• Proof of required immunizations.

Scope of Practice & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ED care: evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute medical and trauma patients.
• Perform standard emergency medicine procedures within ABEM scope.
• Manage trauma and stroke per hospital protocols.
• Document accurately in PCC EMR.
• Collaborate with ED team and participate in hospital credentialing and CME requirements.
• Eligible to practice across THOP Montwood and Horizon City campuses (cross‑credentialed).

Notes

• Confirm credentialing timeline and details for temporary privileges with the facility or agency prior to assignment.