Emergency Medicine Physician

A busy Emergency Department in Texas City, Texas is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who enjoy caring for a broad range of emergency conditions while working alongside an experienced emergency medicine team. The role involves managing diverse patient populations with both medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. Practice Info * Average daily census of 55-60 patients * Approximately 2 patients per hour, with occasional higher-volume surges of 8 or more patients in an hour * Diverse patient population with a mix of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries * Collaborative Emergency Department with experienced nursing and clinical support staff Responsibilities * Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide variety of emergency medical conditions * Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, including: Endotracheal intubation, Procedural sedation, Fracture reduction and splinting, Chest tube placement, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Laceration repair, Incision and drainage (I&D), Central venous line placement * Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations * Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty care when necessary * Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record Shift & Schedule * 12-hour day and night shifts * 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM * 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM * Weekday, weekend, and night coverage available * No call required * On-site clinical coverage Requirements * ABEM Board Certification preferred * Strong, experienced Emergency Medicine physicians with other appropriate training and significant ED experience will also be considered * Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure * Current DEA registration * ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required