Locums Emergency Medicine Physician — 12-hr Shifts, Low-Acuity ED in Houston, TX

A community-based emergency department in Houston, TX is seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine physician for an ongoing assignment. This role suits physicians who prefer a lower-acuity environment with manageable patient volumes and robust clinical support.

Assignment details

• Ongoing engagement
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
• No on-call responsibilities

Clinical setting

• 11-bed emergency department
• Annual volume: ~15,000–16,000 visits
• Average daily census: 30–40 patients
• Admission rate: ~13% (4–5 admissions/day)
• Primarily young, generally healthy patient population
• Low-acuity practice; not a designated trauma, stroke, or cardiac center
• Minimal EMS volume

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of emergency conditions
• Perform ED procedures appropriate for low- to moderate-acuity patients
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
• Provide care for adult, pediatric, and gynecologic patients
• Coordinate care with consulting services (pediatrics available when needed)
• Accurately document encounters in the electronic medical record

Support and resources

• Experienced ED nursing and ancillary staff
• Standard hospital specialty on-call services
• Separate Labor & Delivery unit
• Pediatrician coverage in the ED during peak hours

Qualifications

• ABEM board certification strongly preferred
• Non-EM boarded physicians with extensive ED experience and comfort treating pediatric and gynecologic patients will be considered
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• Required certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS