Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas

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

Job summary

ACEP Now is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) in Brownwood, Texas, to provide acute care in the emergency department. The role involves quick clinical decision-making, managing high-acuity patients, and performing emergency procedures. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, complete residency training, and be board-eligible or certified. Strong clinical skills, teamwork, and leadership are crucial for success in this dynamic and demanding environment. Shift-based scheduling includes nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine fellowship training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility, BLS and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with emergent medical conditions.
• Perform emergency procedures including airway management and resuscitation.
• Participate in trauma, stroke, sepsis, and cardiac arrest response protocols.
• Maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation.

Skills

Expertise in acute care medicine

Strong clinical judgment

Rapid decision-making abilities

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Education

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

Completion of accredited Emergency Medicine residency

Completion of accredited Family Medicine residency with Emergency Medicine fellowship

Job description

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)

(Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine Fellowship)

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 involves the management of undifferentiated, high‑acuity patients across all age groups and requires rapid clinical decision‑making, procedural expertise, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high‑quality care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of emergent medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
• Perform emergency procedures including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound care, fracture stabilization, and point‑of‑care ultrasound, consistent with training and privileges
• Rapidly assess patient acuity and prioritize care based on clinical urgency
• Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms
• Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans including admission, transfer, or discharge
• Participate in trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI, and cardiac arrest response protocols as applicable
• Collaborate with nursing staff, consultants, EMS, and ancillary services
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow‑up care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, 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
• One of the following training pathways:
• Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine residency
• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency with an Emergency Medicine fellowship
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified in Emergency Medicine or Board‑certified in Family Medicine with Emergency Medicine fellowship training
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure, DEA registration or eligibility, BLS and ACLS required; ATLS and PALS as required by department

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures
• Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision‑making abilities
• Ability to manage high‑acuity and high‑stress clinical environments
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence‑based care

Work Environment

• Emergency department within an acute care hospital or freestanding emergency facility
• Shift‑based scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

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

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.