Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Texas City, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Texas City, TX Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Texas City, Texas, 77591!

Our client is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in Texas, starting Jul 27, 2026. This role involves managing a variety of medical complaints, including chest pain, abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, alongside basic trauma cases such as falls and sports injuries. Shifts are structured as either 7 AM to 7 PM or 7 PM to 7 AM, requiring proficiency in procedures such as intubation, procedural sedation, fracture reduction, and suture repair.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate and treat common medical complaints, including chest pain, abdominal pain, and shortness of breath.
• Manage basic trauma cases, such as those resulting from falls, motor vehicle collisions, and sports injuries.
• Perform essential emergency procedures including intubation, procedural sedation, fracture reduction and splinting, chest tube insertion, CPR, suture repair, incision and drainage, and central line placement.
• Address less frequent severe or penetrating trauma as needed.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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