Emergency Medicine Physician

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• NON-ABEM accepted with 2 years of current ED experience
• On-site coverage across multiple 24/7 emergency room locations within the system
• All shifts are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with single physician coverage
• Weekend and night shifts required
• No call involved
• 1-year duration of need
• Onboarding consists of 2 hours of EMR and quality measures education plus 2-3 required shadow shifts
• At least 2 years of ED experience required to work in freestanding emergency departments; family medicine physicians with emergency medicine fellowship also considered
• Case logs will need to be provided
• Facility bed counts range from 8 to 18 beds depending on site
• Patient population varies by site including elderly patients, winter Texans, nursing home residents, rural patients, and mixed younger populations
• Multiple trauma level IV centers within the system; all sites see high acuity cases
• Daily admissions range from 10% at freestanding emergency departments to 20% at the main facility
• Average daily patient census ranges from 45 to 80 patients depending on site
• APP support coverage available at all sites ranging from 9 to 24 hours per day
• 1 emergency medicine physician per shift at all sites
• Required procedures include intubations, central line placement, ultrasound utilization, OB delivery, dislocation reductions, chest tube placement, trauma management, and laceration repair
• All varieties of emergency medicine cases expected

Facility:

This multi-site healthcare system operates several freestanding and full-service emergency departments providing around-the-clock emergency care to diverse patient populations across the region. The system includes multiple locations with varying bed capacities and patient volumes, supported by dedicated APP staff at each site. The organization maintains trauma center designations at select locations and is equipped to handle a wide range of high-acuity emergency medicine cases, emphasizing quality care and physician efficiency across all campuses.

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beautiful beaches, water sports, and warm weather year-round. The city combines a welcoming community atmosphere with a growing healthcare landscape, making it an appealing destination for medical professionals seeking both professional opportunity and quality of life.