Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Physician - Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM)
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Victoria, Texas
• Service Setting : Emergency Room / Hospital
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : May 1, 2025 - Open
• Clinical Shift Schedule : 24 shifts per month (minimum 6 shifts) PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Mixed population
• Patient Volume / Census : 38,000 annually / 104 per day
• Case Mix : Emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department : 17 (10 urgent care, 7 fast track, chest pain center)
• Trauma Level : Level III
• EMR System : Meditech Expanse
• Specialty Backup Available : OB, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Pathology, Urology, Pulmonology, Surgery, Wound Care, Hyperbaric Medicine, and Hospitalists
• Support Staff Available : Stable nursing staff, backup specialty physicians
• Reason for Coverage : Coverage needs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available : Yes (Expedited locum privileges available)
• Credentialing Timeline : 60 days
• Licenses : Active Texas license required
• Certifications Required : - ACLS & PALS - ATLS (if not board-certified in EM) - NRP Certification (physicians only) - Board-certified / board-eligible in EM, IM, or FP - ABMS or ABPS Board required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate : TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active Texas license required
• ACLS, PALS, ATLS (if applicable), NRP (physicians only)
• Experience : Residency completion required
• Other Qualifications : No telehealth experience required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care in a hospital emergency room setting
• Collaborate with attending physicians, APPs, and support staff
• Assess, diagnose, and treat emergency conditions
• Perform necessary procedures according to hospital guidelines
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital policies