Emergency Medicine – Physician

CHRISTUS Health; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg in Kingsville, TX is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician to join our Level IV trauma center with 21K annual ED volume and 12 ED beds.

Qualified candidates will have BC/BE in EM (or BE/BC IM or FM acceptable per notes), valid MD/DO, and required ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications. Epic EMR experience preferred. 24-hour physician coverage with NP/PA support is provided. Kingsville offers a family-friendly Texas Gulf Coast community.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed with BC/BE in EM, IM, or FM.
• Emergency Medicine board certification/eligibility required.
• ACLS, ATLS and PALS certifications required or equivalent.

Education

Board Certified/Eligible in Emergency Medicine

ACLS

ATLS

PALS

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Job Description

• 21K annual ED volume
• 50 hospital beds
• 12 ED beds
• 24 hour physician coverage
• 10 hour NP/PA coverage
• Level IV trauma center
• EMR: Epic
• MD/DO: BC/BE EM, IM, FM, ACLS, ATLS and PALS (ATLS not required if EM residency trained) IM/FM must have experience.
• APP: PA, NPs can be FNP, ENP, ACNP and FNP or AGACNP and FNP. Experience strongly preferred
• ACLS, ATLS and PALS

Facility Information

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg is part of South Texas' largest hospital system, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System. The health system is consistently ranked as a healthcare leader in the area and has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, including cardiac care, clinical excellence and oncology. CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Kleberg services include birthing services, breast care, children's services, emergency medicine, heart care, ICU, imaging and radiology, women's care and much more.

Community Information

Nestled between the sparkling Texas Riviera to the east and the rugged Brush Country to the west, Kingsville is where modern industry meets the history of the Old West. Kingsville is surrounded by acres of flourishing wildlife and natural beauty and is home to several of South Texas' most famous institutions such as the King Ranch and Texas A&M University-Kingsville. With a strong educational system, a growing economy and a small-town atmosphere, it makes the ideal place to raise a family. Kingsville is less than 45 minutes south of Corpus Christi and about 2 hours south of San Antonio.