Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Apr 1, 2026, for a 120-day contract with flexible scheduling and 12-hour shifts in a freestanding emergency department. Physicians will provide care in a modern facility with diagnostic laboratory and radiology services, including X-ray, CT, and ultrasound, and benefit from a supportive, subspecialty-covered environment.

Job Details

• Location: Texas
• Facility Type: Freestanding Emergency Department
• Start Date: Apr 1, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: 24 hours physician coverage, 12-hour shifts, flexible schedule

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions
• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage trauma, medical, and pediatric emergencies
• Utilize Cerner EMR for all clinical documentation and patient management
• Collaborate with laboratory and radiology teams for diagnostics, including X-ray, CT, and ultrasound
• Coordinate with subspecialty coverage as needed for patient care
• Maintain thorough and timely case logs and documentation of all patient encounters
• Ensure compliance with facility protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

Additional Information

• Active Texas medical license and DEA (with TX address) required
• Residency trained in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (ABEM, ABFM, ABIM, or osteopathic counterparts) preferred but not required
• Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a hospital ER or recent residency completion
• Current certifications in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required
• Annual requirement of 8 hours of Trauma CME
• Must provide CME logs, diplomas, SS card, driver's license, color photo, immunization records, and other credentialing documentation as requested

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.