Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician - Locums Opportunity

Location:

Longview, Texas
Specialty:

Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:

MD/DO
Opportunity Highlights

Join an established emergency care team in a Level III Trauma Center setting in Longview, Texas. This opportunity offers a collaborative coverage model with physician and APP support, a modern electronic medical record system, and a diverse emergency medicine patient population. New graduates who meet the required qualifications are welcome to apply.
Annual ED Volume:

Approximately 8,500 visits

Average Daily Volume:

Approximately 23 patients

Emergency Department Beds:

12

Hospital Beds:

425

Trauma Designation:

Level III Trauma Center

EMS Arrival Rate:

8.5%

Physician Coverage:

50 hours daily

APP Coverage:

30+ hours daily

EMR:

Epic with Abridge AI Note

Qualifications & Requirements

MD or DO with completion of an

ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine through ABMS or AOA

Internal Medicine- and Family Medicine-trained physicians are not accepted

New graduates accepted

Must demonstrate active Emergency Department practice within the past 12 months

Documentation of at least

100 Emergency Department hospital procedures

performed at a fully accredited facility within the past 2 years

Active, unrestricted Texas medical license

Active DEA registration with a Texas address and authorization for Schedules II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV, and V

Medical license and DEA registration must be fee-paid; fee-exempt credentials are not accepted

Current ACLS and ATLS certifications required

Board Eligible physicians must maintain ACLS and ATLS until ABEM or AOBEM board certification is obtained

Must demonstrate active participation in the certification examination process if not yet board certified

Required Procedures & Clinical Privileges

Moderate Sedation

Deep Sedation

Must provide case logs or case summaries for the previous 2 years for all requested core and supplemental privileges

Documentation must include total case counts, dates, and locations

Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) is required for all initial privileges and must be completed within 6 months of initial approval

Credentialing Requirements

Providers must submit documentation of the following immunizations and screenings:
Hepatitis B:

Three-dose series or positive titer

MMR:

Two-dose series or positive titer

Varicella:

Two-dose series or positive titer

TDAP:

Within the past 10 years

Influenza:

Current seasonal vaccine

TB Screening:

QuantiFERON, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, T-Spot, or two-step TB skin test

Required CME Before Orientation

The following courses must be completed before orientation:
Treatment of Hypertension in Pregnant and Postpartum Patients

Overview of Postpartum Hemorrhage

Copies of CME certificates from the previous 2 years are not required.
Malpractice Coverage

$1,000,000 per occurrence

$3,000,000 aggregate

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to obtain privileges at multiple affiliated emergency care locations in the Longview, Kilgore, and Marshall, Texas areas.

Complete credentialing documentation must be submitted for review.

Interested in a rewarding Emergency Medicine locums opportunity in East Texas?

Qualified Emergency Medicine physicians are encouraged to inquire about this opportunity.