Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 247,968 - 303,072; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) is seeking a Locum Emergency Medicine Physician for a busy ED in Texas City. Work a 12-hour day or night schedule (7:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00) with weekday, weekend, and night coverage.

On-site coverage with no call requirement, supporting a collaborative ED team. The role emphasizes treating a broad range of emergencies, with diverse patient populations and strong nursing support.

Qualifications

• ABEM Board Certification preferred
• Strong, experienced Emergency Medicine physicians with other appropriate training and significant ED experience will also be considered
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide variety of emergency medical conditions
• Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, including: Endotracheal intubation, Procedural sedation, Fracture reduction and splinting, Chest tube placement, CPR, Laceration repair, I&D, Central venous line placement
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty care when necessary
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Job description

A busy Emergency Department in Texas City, Texas is seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who enjoy caring for a broad range of emergency conditions while working alongside an experienced emergency medicine team.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: 12-hour day and night shifts
  • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekday, weekend, and night coverage available
• No call required
• On-site clinical coverage

Clinical Environment

• Average daily census of 55–60 patients
• Approximately 2 patients per hour, with occasional higher-volume surges of 8 or more patients in an hour
• Diverse patient population with a mix of medical emergencies and traumatic injuries
• Collaborative Emergency Department with experienced nursing and clinical support staff

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a wide variety of emergency medical conditions
• Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, including:
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Procedural sedation
  • Fracture reduction and splinting
  • Chest tube placement
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • Laceration repair
  • Incision and drainage (I&D)
  • Central venous line placement
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and coordinate specialty care when necessary
• Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record

Common Cases

Physicians will primarily manage:

• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Shortness of breath
• Falls
• Motor vehicle collisions
• Sports-related injuries
• Other routine emergency medical and trauma presentations

Severe or penetrating trauma is uncommon.

Qualifications

• ABEM Board Certification preferred
• Strong, experienced Emergency Medicine physicians with other appropriate training and significant ED experience will also be considered
• Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Current DEA registration
• ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required