Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at ER in Laredo, Texas

Society of Critical Care Medicine

Laredo (TX)

On-site

USD 248,000 - 331,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Society of Critical Care Medicine is seeking an Emergency Medicine MD for locum tenens coverage across three freestanding emergency departments in Laredo, Texas. Shifts are 12 hours and on-site, spanning day and night schedules with no call requirements.

The role requires board certification and will involve treating patients of all ages in a Level III Trauma Center, with APP support and on-site diagnostic services to assist clinical coverage.

Qualifications

Board certification required.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency department coverage across 3 freestanding EDs in Laredo, TX.
Evaluate and manage ED presentations spanning all ages, from routine to high-acuity trauma.
Work 12-hour shifts on-site with APP support and on-site diagnostics.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Education

Board certification

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id:ORD-221472-MD-TX
Title:MD
Dates Needed:10/01/2026 - Ongoing
Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
Assignment Type:ER
Call Required:No
Board Certification Required:Yes
Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center provides 24/7 emergency care and a broad range of specialty services to patients throughout Laredo and the surrounding South Texas community. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and appropriate resources to support quality emergency care delivery across day and night shift coverage periods. Infrastructure is in place to accommodate locum tenens clinicians during assigned shifts across its network of freestanding emergency departments.

About the Facility Location

Laredo, Texas is a border city situated along the Rio Grande and offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests. Clinicians on assignment may visit Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, which provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, and recreational activities, as well as the Villa Antigua Border Heritage Museum, housed in a restored Italianate-style building that chronicles the area's history and culture. The downtown area features Spanish colonial architecture, murals, and a music scene spanning multiple genres.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide clinical coverage during day and night shifts across 3 freestanding emergency departments in Laredo, Texas, working 12-hour shifts on an on-site basis. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations spanning all age groups, from routine urgent conditions to high-acuity trauma and critical emergencies, at a Level III Trauma Center. Clinicians will work alongside APPs and have access to on-site diagnostic services and specialty support throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment.

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