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Locum Tenens Opportunity : Emergency Medicine Physician Near Elkhart, TX

We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position near Elkhart, TX. This role provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to an essential emergency department with flexible scheduling options.

Position Overview :

Specialty

Emergency Medicine

• Start Date

ASAP

• Estimated Length of Assignment

Ongoing, through August 2025 (potentially longer)

• Shift Details

Standard Shifts

8 : 00 AM 8 : 00 PM, 8 : 00 PM 8 : 00 AM

• Coverage Needed

10-12 shifts per month (24-hour shifts)

• Minimum Shifts

1-2 shifts (local candidates); 3 shifts required for travel reimbursement

Work Details : Job Requirements

State License

Active Texas license required (or Compact License)

• Board Certifications

Must be boarded in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine; Emergency Medicine preferred. ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM, or ABPS accepted.

• Certifications

ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required

• EM Boarded : ACLS and PALS must be current, ATLS can be expired but needs a copy of the card
• Other Boards (IM / FM) : Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required

Annual Volume

Total Patients

8,000

• Patients per Day

22 (average)

• Percentage of EMS Transfers

11.06%

• Percentage of Admitted Patients

2.09%

• Trauma Level Designation

Level 4

Facility Details

ED Beds & Fast Track Beds

5 beds each

• Hospital Beds

25 beds

• Backup Specialties

Most services transferred to a main facility

• EMR System

PICIS

Onboarding

Orientation / EMR Training

Provided by the Medical Director; 1-2 hours orientation before shift

Additional Information

Scribe Coverage

No

• Privileging Timeframe

90+ days from receipt of CVO Welcome email

• Expedited Locum Privileges

No

Job ID

j-241570

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