Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — Fast-Paced Texas City ED, 12-hr Shifts, No Call

Join a busy Emergency Department in Texas City, Texas, where you'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting alongside an experienced emergency medicine team. This locum opportunity is a great fit for physicians who enjoy managing a wide variety of acute medical and trauma cases and who thrive in a team-oriented environment.

Schedule and Coverage

• 12-hour day and night shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekday, weekend, and night coverage available
• No call required
• On-site clinical coverage

Clinical Environment

• Average daily census: 55–60 patients
• Typical flow: about 2 patients per hour, with occasional surges of 8+ patients in an hour
• Mixed patient population presenting medical emergencies and traumatic injuries
• Strong, collaborative ED team with experienced nursing and clinical support staff

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of emergency conditions
• Perform common ED procedures, including endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, fracture reduction and splinting, chest tube placement, CPR, laceration repair, incision and drainage, and central venous line placement
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty care or transfers as needed
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Typical Cases You’ll See

• Chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath
• Falls, motor vehicle collisions, sports-related injuries
• Routine emergency medical and trauma presentations
  Note: Severe or penetrating trauma is uncommon.

Qualifications

• ABEM board certification preferred; experienced emergency physicians with equivalent training will be considered
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• Required certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS (as applicable)

If you enjoy a high-volume, varied emergency practice with a supportive team, this Texas City locum position could be a great match.