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