Locums Emergency Medicine Physician - Busy Texas City ED, 12-hr Shifts, High Pay & Travel Reimbursed

A busy Emergency Department in Texas City, TX seeks a locum Emergency Medicine physician to join a collaborative, fast-paced team. This role is well suited to clinicians who enjoy managing a broad spectrum of medical and traumatic presentations alongside experienced nursing and clinical support staff.

Schedule and Coverage

• 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 call required
• On-site clinical coverage

Clinical Environment

• Average daily census: 55-60 patients (roughly 2 patients/hour with periodic surge volumes of 8+ patients/hour)
• Diverse patient mix of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries
• Collaborative ED with seasoned nursing and ancillary support

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety 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 & drainage, and CPR
• Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty transfers or consultations as needed
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Typical Case Mix

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

Qualifications

• ABEM board certification preferred; experienced EM 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)

Additional Benefits

• Dedicated 24/7 locum consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling
• 100% travel reimbursement on top of hourly rate
• Medical malpractice and tail coverage provided
• Competitive hourly compensation
• 1099 independent contractor status