Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — Busy Texas City ED, 12-hr Shifts, No Call, High-Volume Trauma Mix

A busy Emergency Department in Texas City, TX is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to join a collaborative, fast-paced team. This role is well-suited for physicians who enjoy managing a wide range of acute medical and trauma presentations alongside experienced emergency clinicians and support staff.

Position highlights:

• 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 on-call obligations
• On-site clinical coverage

Clinical environment:

• Average daily census of 55–60 patients (≈2 patients/hour, with occasional surges ≥8/hour)
• Diverse patient mix of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries
• Well-staffed, collaborative ED with experienced nursing and ancillary support
• Severe or penetrating trauma is uncommon

Primary responsibilities:

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

Typical cases:

• Chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath
• Falls, motor vehicle collisions, sports-related injuries
• Routine emergency medical and trauma presentations

Qualifications:

• ABEM board certification preferred; experienced emergency physicians with equivalent training and substantial ED experience will be considered
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications as required