Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job ID: 104081
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Laredo, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 03, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 67 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: General ED, trauma, pediatric transfers, behavioral health
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 13 (8 regular, 2 negative pressure, 2 trauma, 1 cardiac)
  
• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Yes, Cath Lab, CT Scan, ICU, MRI, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Management/Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Urology, Trauma
  
• Support Staff Available: APPs, RNs
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified ABEM
  
• Licenses: Current Texas Medical License (required)
  
• DEA / CDS: DEA (may be in process)
  
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS required
  
• Experience: Clean file required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care in a Level III Trauma Center.
  
• Manage 13-bed ED with support from APP coverage.
  
• Coordinate transfers for complex pediatric cases.
  
• Collaborate with multi-specialty backup team including Cath Lab, ICU, and Neurosurgery.
  
• Maintain meticulous medical records in Cerner EMR.