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

Jobtome; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens coverage in an on-site ED operating as a Level IV Trauma Center. The shifts are 12 hours, Day 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Night 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, with no on-call responsibilities.

The successful candidate must be board-certified in Emergency Medicine and capable of evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages. Estimated annual visits exceed 31,000, reflecting a busy, high-volume emergency department.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medicine physician with board certification required.
• Locum tenens coverage in a high-volume ED (≈31,000 annual visits).
• 12-hour day/night shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) on-site; no call duties.
• Experience in emergency procedures as clinically indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provide locum tenens clinical coverage in the ED for 12-hour shifts.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages.
• Perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated and coordinate patient care during each shift.

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-228995-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: LocumsAbout the FacilityThis full-service acute care hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency services to patients throughout the region. The facility operates as a Level IV Trauma Center and maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support locum tenens clinicians during all assigned coverage periods. Resources are in place to facilitate quality emergency care delivery across all designated shifts.

About the Facility LocationLufkin offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural, natural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. The area is home to the Ellen Trout Zoo, which houses nearly 800 animals, as well as the Texas Forestry Museum and the Museum of East Texas. The restored Pines Theater in the downtown district provides a venue for live performances and film screenings. Outdoor recreation is available at Angelina National Forest and Lake Sam Rayburn, the largest lake entirely within Texas, known for bass fishing and a variety of water activities.

About the Clinician's WorkdayThe Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during 12-hour day and night shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) at this on-site emergency department, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages presenting with a variety of emergency conditions. The department operates as a Level IV Trauma Center and receives approximately 31,000 annual ED visits. Clinicians will perform emergency procedures as clinically indicated and coordinate patient care throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are associated with this position, and board certification is required.

Additional Job Details- Case Load/PPD: Approximately 31,000 annual ED visits- Patient Population: All Ages- Location Type: On-Site- Government: No- Shift Times: Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM;

Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM;

12-hour shifts- Procedures Required: Emergency procedures as clinically indicated- CertificationsRequired: Board certification required