Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

We are seeking a Board-CertifiedEmergency Medicine Physician for a locums opportunity inPasadena, TX. This position provides coverage in a busy Emergency Departmentwith nocall responsibilities and standard ED shifts. Schedule & Setting Schedule: StandardEmergency Department shifts Call: None ED Treatment Spaces: Approximately30 at the main ED Patient Volume: Approximately115 patients/day at the main ED; 70 patients/day at the FSED Trauma Level: Level III Patient Population: Urban,middle-class Acuity: Moderate tohigh acuity with complex pathology Physiciansat the main ED primarily manage moderate- to high-acuity patients ratherthan low-acuity cases. Responsibilities Evaluate,diagnose, and treat emergency department patients. Managemoderate- to high-acuity and complex emergency presentations. Performcommon emergency procedures, including: Intubation Centralline placement Chesttube placement Conscioussedation Fracturereduction Lacerationrepair Performother standard emergency medicine procedures as clinically indicated. Coordinatecare with consultants and inpatient services. Determineappropriate disposition, including admission, transfer, or discharge. Providetimely and accurate clinical documentation. Patient Volume & Resources Main ED: Approximately115 patients/day FSED: Approximately70 patients/day Admission Rate: Approximately25% at the main ED and 5% at the FSED Specialtyconsultation is available consistent with a Level III Trauma Center. OBservices available. In-houseintensivist and hospitalist services available. Requirements MDor DO. ABEM certification required. ActiveTexas medical license or eligibility to obtain one. #J-18808-Ljbffr