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Facility undisclosed
Texas City, TX
A busy Emergency Department in Texas City, TX seeks a locum Emergency Medicine physician to join a collaborative, fast-paced team. This role is well suited to clinicians who enjoy managing a broad spectrum of medical and traumatic presentations alongside experienced nursing and clinical support staff. Schedule and Coverage 12-hour day and night shifts (7:00 AM-7:00 PM and 7:00 PM-7:00 AM) Weekday, weekend, and night coverage available No call required On-site clinical coverage Clinical Environment Average daily census: 55-60 patients (roughly 2 patients/hour with periodic surge volumes of 8+ patients/hour) Diverse patient mix of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries Collaborative ED with seasoned nursing and ancillary support Core Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergency conditions Perform common ED procedures, including endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation, fracture reduction and splinting, chest tube placement, central line placement, laceration repair, incision & drainage, and CPR Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty transfers or consultations as needed Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record Typical Case Mix Chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath Falls, motor vehicle collisions, sports-related injuries Routine emergency medical and trauma presentations Severe or penetrating trauma is uncommon Qualifications ABEM board certification preferred; experienced EM physicians with equivalent training and substantial ED experience will be considered Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure Current DEA registration ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications (as required) Additional Benefits Dedicated 24/7 locum consultant to manage credentialing and scheduling 100% travel reimbursement on top of hourly rate Medical malpractice and tail coverage provided Competitive hourly compensation 1099 independent contractor status EOE
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