Emergency Medicine Physician

Acommunity-based Emergency Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a LocumsEmergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing assignment. This opportunity isideal for physicians who enjoy practicing in a lower-acuity environment with amanageable patient volume and strong clinical support.

PositionHighlights

Assignment Length:

Ongoing Schedule:

12-hour shifts 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Call: None ClinicalEnvironment

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 SupportStaff

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