JOB OVERVIEW :
- Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type : Locum Tenens
- Location : Texarkana, TX
- Service Setting : Emergency Department
- Coverage Type : Clinical Only
- Coverage Period : 01 / 01 / 2026 – Open
- Clinical Shift Schedule : 7a – 7p; 7p – 7a daily
COVERAGE DATES :
01 / 01 / 2026 – OpenPATIENT INFORMATION :
Patient Demographics : Adults and PediatricsAdmissions : YesPhone Consults : Yes, as required for specialty coordination.Case Mix : General Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, and Acute CareFACILITY INFORMATION :
EMR System : EpicOffice Equipment Available : Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment.Specialty Backup Available : Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards.Support Staff Available : Physicians, NPs / PAs (11a – 8p), nurses, and ancillary staff.Reason for Coverage : Supplemental Coverage.PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE :
Hospital Privileges Required : YesTemporary Privileges Available : YesCredentialing Timeline : 90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS :
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : CoveredREQUIRED PROCEDURES :
Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified).Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance.JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Licenses : Active Texas medical license required.Board : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (preferred).DEA : Active DEA registration with Texas address required.Certifications : BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy.Experience : Emergency Medicine experience required.Other Qualifications :Completion of application packet with CV, photo ID, board certification, and references.
Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu).TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or 2-step skin test accepted).Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive.Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period).DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages.Perform assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for acute medical conditions.Collaborate with NP / PAs and nursing teams to ensure continuous patient flow and quality outcomes.Participate in trauma, cardiac, and stroke response protocols.Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation.Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies, compliance standards, and credentialing requirements.Participate in required CME training to maintain trauma and stroke readiness.