Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

A community-based Emergency Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing assignment. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who enjoy practicing in a lower-acuity environment with a manageable patient volume and strong clinical support.

Position Highlights

• Assignment Length: Ongoing
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Call: None

Clinical Environment

• 11-bed Emergency Department
• Annual volume of approximately 15,000–16,000 visits
• Average daily census of 30–40 patients
• Approximately 4–5 admissions per day (13% admission rate)
• Primarily young and generally healthy patient population
• Low-acuity practice setting
• Not a designated trauma, stroke, or cardiac center
• Minimal EMS traffic

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergency medical conditions
• Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, primarily involving low- to moderate-acuity cases
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations
• Provide care for adult, pediatric, and gynecologic patients
• Coordinate care with consulting services, including pediatrics when needed
• Document patient encounters accurately using the facility's electronic medical record

Support Staff

• Experienced Emergency Department nursing and ancillary staff
• Standard hospital specialty call services
• Dedicated Labor & Delivery unit separate from the Emergency Department
• Pediatrician available in the Emergency Department during peak hours

Qualifications

• ABEM Board Certification strongly preferred
• Physicians who are not Emergency Medicine boarded will be considered if they have extensive Emergency Department experience and are comfortable treating pediatric and gynecologic patients
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required