Emergency Medicine Physician Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Laredo, Texas

Jobtome; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician for an on-site assignment in Laredo, Texas. The provider will cover 12-hour day and night shifts in a busy ED with about 47,000 annual visits and 38 private treatment rooms.

Board certification is required. The clinician will work with NP/PAs and in-house labs to evaluate, diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries. The department serves patients of all ages with comprehensive diagnostic resources.

Qualifications

• Board certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts in the on-site ED.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a range of acute illnesses and injuries across all age groups.
• Collaborate with NP/PAs and utilize in-house laboratory services and imaging during shifts.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

Job Reference Id: ORD-226864-MD-TX- Title: MD- Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing- Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift- AssignmentType: ER- Call Required: No- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This acute care hospital offers a range of medical and surgical services to patients in the surrounding communities. The facility provides comprehensive care across multiple specialties, including emergency medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, and women's health. A collaborative clinical environment and a focus on quality patient care support effective delivery of services across all assigned coverage periods.

About the Facility Location

Laredo is a border city situated along the Rio Grande in Texas, offering a mix of cultural, historical, and outdoor attractions. Clinicians on assignment may explore destinations such as Lake Casa Blanca State Park, the Imaginarium of South Texas, and the Water Museum, as well as live music and theater at venues including Sames Auto Arena. The historic downtown features Spanish colonial architecture and murals that reflect the area's cross-cultural heritage, providing diverse options for leisure during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts at this on-site emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients presenting with a range of acute illnesses and injuries across all age groups. The department maintains a high patient volume of approximately 47,000 annual visits and features 38 private treatment rooms, advanced diagnostic resources, and in-house laboratory services. Clinicians will collaborate with NP/PAs and utilize comprehensive specialty support throughout each assigned shift. Board certification is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

Case Load/PPD: Approximately 47,000 annual ED visits;
38 private treatment rooms- Support Staff: NP/PAs on shift- Patient Population: All Ages- Location Type: On-Site- Government: No- Shift Times: Day shift and night shift;
12-hour shifts- CertificationsRequired: Board certification required

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