Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 1, 2026. This opportunity features rotating shifts with a mix of day, evening, and overnight coverage in a Trauma Center with a robust specialty backup team.

Job Details

• Location: Texas
• Facility Type: Trauma Center
• Start Date: Jan 1, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: 34 hours of physician coverage (6am-6pm; 12pm-10pm; 6pm-6am) and 30 hours of advanced practitioner coverage (7am-5pm; 9am-7pm; 5pm-3am) per day

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care for a facility with an annual ED volume of 35,000 visits
• Manage patient flow in 17 ED beds (10 urgent, 7 fast track), including a chest pain center
• Collaborate closely with specialty backup in OB, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Pathology, Urology, Pulmonology, and Hospitalists
• Deliver care in a Trauma Center setting
• Maintain compliance with all documentation and clinical protocols
• Participate in trauma care and meet annual trauma CME requirements

Additional Information

• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABMS or ABPS) required
• Completion of Emergency Medicine residency
• Current Texas medical license and DEA required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NRP certifications required
• ATLS certification required if not board-certified in Emergency Medicine
• Annual trauma CME requirement (9 hours)
• Compliance with all credentialing, immunization (flu shot, TB test), and background check requirements

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.