Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

A community-based Emergency Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing assignment. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who enjoy practicing in a lower-acuity environment with a manageable patient volume and strong clinical support.

Position Highlights

Assignment Length: Ongoing

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Call: None

Clinical Environment

11-bed Emergency Department

Annual volume of approximately 15,000–16,000 visits

Average daily census of 30–40 patients

Approximately 4–5 admissions per day (13% admission rate)

Primarily young and generally healthy patient population

Low-acuity practice setting

Not a designated trauma, stroke, or cardiac center

Minimal EMS traffic

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergency medical conditions

Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, primarily involving low- to moderate-acuity cases

Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations

Provide care for adult, pediatric, and gynecologic patients

Coordinate care with consulting services, including pediatrics when needed

Document patient encounters accurately using the facility's electronic medical record

Support Staff

Experienced Emergency Department nursing and ancillary staff

Standard hospital specialty call services

Dedicated Labor & Delivery unit separate from the Emergency Department

Pediatrician available in the Emergency Department during peak hours

Qualifications

ABEM Board Certification strongly preferred

Physicians who are not Emergency Medicine boarded will be considered if they have extensive Emergency Department experience and are comfortable treating pediatric and gynecologic patients

Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure

Current DEA registration

ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required

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