Endocrinologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Corpus Christi, Texas

Endocrine; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 221,000 - 332,000; Full time

Job summary

Endocrine in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a locum endocrinologist to provide outpatient adult endocrinology services. The shift runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with CMA/LVN support and no after-hours call obligations. A 45-day credentialing process is anticipated for timely placement.

The assignment spans December 2026 through March 2027 and requires board-certified endocrinology expertise to manage an average of 18–22 patients daily using the EPIC EMR system.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Endocrinology is required.
• Locum tenens assignment from December 2026 through March 2027.
• Outpatient care for adult patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient endocrinology services.
• Manage 18–22 patients per day.
• Document in the EPIC EMR system.
• Coordinate credentialing within a 45-day timeline.

Skills

Endocrinology

Education

MD

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-229016-MD-TX
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:December 28, 2026 - March 26, 2027
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Outpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This outpatient facility seeks locum tenens endocrinology coverage on a full-time basis from December 2026 through March 2027. The facility operates with structured scheduling and dedicated support staff, including CMA/LVN personnel, to facilitate coordinated endocrine care delivery for an adult patient population. Board certification in Endocrinology is required, and a 45-day credentialing timeline is in place to support timely placement.

About the Facility Location

Corpus Christi offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. The Texas State Aquarium on North Beach and the USS Lexington Museum - a decommissioned World War II aircraft carrier - are among the area's notable destinations, while Padre Island National Seashore provides access to natural beaches and coastal habitats. The downtown waterfront SEA District houses the Art Museum of South Texas and the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, and the Marina Arts District offers seawall walks, local shopping, and dining. Additional options include Mustang Island State Park, the South Texas Botanical Gardens, and Whataburger Field, home to a minor league baseball team.

About the Clinician's Workday

The endocrinologist will provide outpatient endocrinology services on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, managing 18-22 patients per day. Clinical responsibilities encompass the evaluation and management of general endocrinology cases for an adult patient population, with CMA/LVN support staff available throughout all scheduled clinic sessions. After-hours nurse screening is in place, and the clinician is rarely contacted outside of scheduled hours; no formal call obligations are associated with this assignment. All clinical documentation is to be completed using the EPIC EMR system, and a 45-day credentialing timeline is anticipated.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:18-22 PPD
• Support Staff:CMA/LVN
• Patient Population:Adults
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No