Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Victoria, TX (Hospital ED, Flexible Shifts)

Job ID: Not specified

Overview
Locum tenens opportunity in the Emergency Department of a hospital in Victoria, TX, beginning 01/01/2026 with ongoing coverage. Clinical-only shifts are flexible (6a–6p, 12p–10p, 6p–6a). No on-call responsibilities.

Patient Population & Case Mix
Care for adult and pediatric patients in a high-volume ED (approximately 35,000 annual visits). Case mix includes trauma, cardiac, orthopedic, pediatric, pulmonary, and general emergency conditions. Admissions required; phone consults expected. Rounding is not included.

Facility & Support
25 ED beds (including 10 urgent care and 7 fast-track). Level III trauma center with specialty backup in OB, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, pathology, urology, pulmonology, and hospitalists. Support staff includes physicians, NPs/PAs, RNs, and ancillary personnel. Standard ED equipment available. EMR unspecified.

Privileges, Credentialing & Compliance
Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges available. Typical credentialing timeline: 31 days.

Compensation & Logistics
Rate: TBD. Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage provided.

Required Procedures & Responsibilities
Respond to codes, perform intubations, and pronounce deaths. Provide full-scope emergency care, manage trauma and medical emergencies, coordinate with specialty teams, and collaborate with APPs, nurses, and ancillary staff.

Qualifications
Active state medical license and DEA registration. BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice (ABMS/ABPS). Required certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP; ATLS required if not EM-boarded. Emergency medicine experience preferred. Additional requirements: residency in EM/IM/FP, 9 hours trauma CME annually, CMEs for the past 5 years, seasonal flu vaccination, TB test, valid driver’s license, and photo ID.