Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Lufkin, Texas

LocumTenens.com; Brookesmith (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an Emergency Medicine physician for on-site coverage in Lufkin, Texas, with day and night shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This locum tenens assignment requires flexible scheduling and provides ED experience across all ages.

The role emphasizes high-quality documentation, no call responsibilities, and negotiable board certification, with a focus on reliable coverage for an on-site community ED.

Qualifications

• Board certification negotiable
• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: All ages

Responsibilities

• Provide ED coverage in day and night shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation throughout each shift
• No call responsibilities

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-220489-MD-TX
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:10/01/2026 - 10/08/2026
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:ER
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Negotiable
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a community-based emergency department serving the regional patient population. 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.

About the Facility Location

Lufkin, Texas offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions and recreational activities suited to varied interests. The area is home to the Ellen Trout Zoo, which houses nearly 800 wild and exotic animals including white rhinos, giraffes, and hippos, along with a miniature train ride through pine trees. Cultural destinations include the Museum of East Texas, the Naranjo Museum of Natural History, and the Pines Theater. Outdoor spaces, local dining establishments, and downtown shops further complement the range of options available during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts at this on-site community-based emergency department. Physician shift times are 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups while maintaining accurate clinical documentation throughout each assigned shift. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Variable
• Patient Population:All Ages
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:No
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Night shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification negotiable