Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lufkin, Texas

Job Description

Job Description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-220489-MD-TX
• Title:  MD
• Dates Needed:  10/01/2026 - 10/08/2026
• Shift Type:  Day Shift; Night Shift
• Assignment Type:  ER
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Negotiable
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility operates as a community-based emergency department serving the regional patient population. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery across day and night shift coverage periods. Infrastructure is in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts.

Lufkin, Texas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The area is home to the Ellen Trout Zoo, which houses nearly 800 wild and exotic animals including white rhinos, giraffes, and hippos, along with a miniature train ride through pine trees. Cultural destinations include the Museum of East Texas, the Naranjo Museum of Natural History, and the Pines Theater. Outdoor spaces, local dining establishments, and downtown shops further complement the range of options available during time away from clinical duties.

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site community-based emergency department. Physician shift times are 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups while maintaining accurate clinical documentation throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  No
• Government:  No
• Shift Times:  Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM;  Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• CertificationsRequired: Board certification negotiable

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.

Since 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.

That's what we do. Every day.

Company Description

LocumTenens.com specializes in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers at healthcare facilities across the U.S. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care.\r\n\r\nSince 1995, LocumTenens.com has been your full-service locum tenens agency. The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. Our recruiters work on specialty teams and focus only on one specialty. This way, our medical recruiters learn the ins-and-outs and become recruiting specialists in each area.\r\n\r\nThat's what we do. Every day.