Locums Emergency Medicine Physician - Houston: Low-Acuity 12-hr Shifts, No Call, Strong Support

A community-based Emergency Department in Houston, TX is seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing assignment. This role is well suited to clinicians who prefer a lower-acuity environment, manageable patient volume, and strong onsite support.

Assignment details

• Ongoing engagement
• 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-6:00 AM
• No call requirements

Clinical setting

• 11-bed Emergency Department with ~15,000-16,000 annual visits
• Average daily census: 30-40 patients
• Admission rate ~13% (4-5 admissions/day)
• Predominantly young, generally healthy patient population
• Low-acuity practice; minimal EMS traffic
• Not designated as a trauma, stroke, or cardiac center

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of emergency conditions
• Perform standard ED procedures focused on low- to moderate-acuity cases
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
• Provide care for adult, pediatric, and gynecologic patients
• Coordinate care with consultants, including pediatrics when required
• Accurately document encounters in the facility electronic medical record

Support and resources

• Experienced ED nursing and ancillary staff
• Standard hospital specialty call coverage
• Dedicated Labor & Delivery unit separate from the ED
• 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 eligibility to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• Current ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications (as required)