Lufkin, United States | Posted on 07/29/2026
- Facility: Woodland Heights Medical Center
- Health System: SCP Health - Locums
- Coverage Period: Sep 01, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 7a – 7p and 7p – 7a
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
JOB OVERVIEW
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Lufkin, Texas
- Facility: Woodland Heights Medical Center
- Health System: SCP Health - Locums
- Coverage Period: Sep 01, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: Days and Nights, 7a – 7p and 7p – 7a
- Hours Per Shift: 12
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Average Daily Volume: 85 patients per day (31,000 annual)
- Case Mix: Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
- Trauma Level: Level IV
- EMR System: Medhost
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Surgery
- Licenses: Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License; Active Texas DEA with Texas address
- DEA / CDS: Active Texas DEA with schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, & 5 required
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS required if not Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in Emergency Medicine or related specialty
- Other Qualifications: Two years of case logs, two years of CME/CEU documentation
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages presenting to the ED
- Manage a high-volume patient panel (31,000 annual visits) with 24-hour physician coverage
- Perform emergency procedures as required, including but not limited to laceration repair, intubation, and central line placement
- Collaborate with nursing and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and timely care
- Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the Medhost EMR system