Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Lindale, TX (6a-6p & 6p-6a Coverage)

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Overview

• Position: Locum tenens physician, Emergency Medicine
• Location: Lindale, TX (hospital)
• Coverage type: Clinical only
• Coverage period: February 2026 – ongoing
• Shift pattern: 6a–6p and 6p–6a daily
• Minimum: Accepting a minimum of 5 shifts/month

Clinical Duties & Volume

• Population: Adults with occasional pediatrics
• Typical ED census: ~60 patients/day (annual ED volume ~21,705)
• Case mix: General emergency medicine
• Admissions: 0% (all admissions transferred to Christus Mother Frances main campus)
• Procedures: Standard EM procedures; must be able to manage a high-volume ED and all patient types that present
• EMS arrivals: 10–15%
• Scribe coverage: None

Facility & Support

• ED beds: 16
• EMR: Epic (prior training required; test-out available)
• Diagnostics: 24/7 ultrasound and CT with reads; limited lab capabilities; no blood products onsite
• Specialty backup: None onsite
• Support staff: NP/PA coverage varies by day (schedule: Mon 8a–5p & 12p–9p; Tue–Fri 8a–8p; Sat–Sun 10a–8p)
• Staffing model: MD coverage 24 hrs/day via 6a–6p and 6p–6a shifts
• Reason for coverage: Full-time vacancy

Privileges, Credentialing & Onboarding

• Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges possible
• Credentialing/onboarding timeline: 60+ days
• Onboarding requirements: 34-hour morning orientation, ED shadowing to total 12 hours, Epic training prior (test-out option)

Compensation & Logistics

• Rate: To be determined
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice: Paid travel provided

Qualifications

• State license: Active Texas medical license required
• Board certification: ABEM preferred; AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM with strong ED experience accepted; ABPS not accepted
• DEA: Active DEA required
• Certifications: EM BC must provide proof of ATLS once; FM/IM trained require ATLS, ACLS, PALS
• Experience: Strong emergency medicine experience required
• Epic proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care in a high-volume ED
• Manage ~60 patient encounters per shift
• Perform required EM procedures and stabilize/transfers as needed
• Coordinate and arrange transfers to main campus for admissions
• Complete all onboarding, orientation, and Epic workflow requirements