Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

Commonwealth Medical Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to provide high-quality patient care in the emergency department. This role requires expertise in acute care medicine, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an emergency medicine residency, and be board-eligible or certified. This position involves shift-based scheduling, and participation in comprehensive patient care protocols. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute medical conditions.
• Perform emergency medical procedures and airway management.
• Collaborate effectively with consulting services and nursing staff.

Skills

Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures

Strong clinical judgment

Rapid decision-making abilities

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited emergency medicine residency program

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

Position Summary

The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role requires rapid clinical decision-making, management of high-acuity and undifferentiated patients, and coordination of care across multiple specialties to ensure timely, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
• Perform emergency medical procedures, including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound management, and fracture stabilization, consistent with training and privileges
• Rapidly assess and prioritize patients based on acuity and clinical urgency
• Interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms
• Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans, including admission, transfer, or discharge
• Collaborate with consulting services, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary teams
• Participate in trauma, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis response protocols, as applicable
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives
• Supervise and educate residents, advanced practice providers, and learners, as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited emergency medicine residency program
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification as required

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures
• Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
• Ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care

Work Environment

• Emergency department within an acute care hospital
• Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move continuously throughout clinical shifts
• Manual dexterity for emergency procedures
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and rapid response

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.