Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

A busy Emergency Department in Texas City, Texas is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who enjoy caring for a broad range of emergency conditions while working alongside an experienced emergency medicine team.

Position Highlights

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

Clinical Environment

• Average daily census of 55–60 patients
• Approximately 2 patients per hour, with occasional higher-volume surges of 8 or more patients in an hour
• Diverse patient population with a mix of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries
• Collaborative Emergency Department with experienced nursing and clinical support staff

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide variety of emergency medical conditions
• Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, including:
• Endotracheal intubation
• Procedural sedation
• Fracture reduction and splinting
• Chest tube placement
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Laceration repair
• Incision and drainage (I&D)
• Central venous line placement
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty care when necessary
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Common Cases

Physicians will primarily manage:

• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Shortness of breath
• Falls
• Motor vehicle collisions
• Sports-related injuries
• Other routine emergency medical and trauma presentations

Severe or penetrating trauma is uncommon.

Qualifications

• ABEM Board Certification preferred
• Strong, experienced Emergency Medicine physicians with other appropriate training and significant ED experience will also be considered
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required