Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 3 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Portland, Texas Emergency Medicine Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity
High-acuity, Level IV trauma centers • 24-hour shifts • On-site coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians for ongoing locum tenens support across multiple sites in Portland, Texas. These sites provide acute care in high-acuity environments, including trauma, strokes, STEMI, OB deliveries, dislocations, chest tubes, intubations, central lines, ultrasound-guided procedures, and laceration repair. Physicians will work in busy, high-volume emergency departments with dedicated support staff and modern technology.

For emergency physicians seeking diverse high-acuity cases, consistent shifts, and long-term scheduling stability, this opportunity offers a compelling clinical environment in the heart of South Texas.

Opportunity Details

• Location: Portland, Texas
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Emergency Department at a Level IV trauma center
• Shifts: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM, 24-hour shifts
• Coverage: On-site, no call involvement
• Duration: Ongoing, ASAP start

Schedule Details

• Shifts are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• 24-hour shifts with dedicated on-site coverage
• No call responsibilities

Clinical Scope

• Evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of emergency patients
• Management of trauma, strokes, STEMI, OB deliveries, dislocations, chest tubes, intubations, central lines, ultrasound-guided procedures, laceration repair
• High-acuity patient population across busy emergency departments

Practice Environment
This network of emergency departments supports a broad spectrum of emergency cases with high patient volumes—approximately 45 to 80 patients daily. Each site is staffed with APP coverage ranging from 9 to 24 hours daily, ensuring comprehensive support for physicians. All sites see high-acuity cases, with no designated trauma centers at the FSED locations but capable of managing complex emergencies.

Requirements

• Active Texas medical license
• DEA registration in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department experience
• Case logs required for credentialing
• ABEM certification preferred for Bay Area sites; ABFM or ABIM with ER experience acceptable for FSEDs and ambulatory settings
• No travel, credentialing, billing, or administrative logistics included or required

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