Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician - Corpus Christi, TX (Sep 7-Nov 30, 2026)
Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician in Corpus Christi, TX - 12-hour rotating shifts, 36 hours/week, competitive weekly pay $6,110-$7,240. Join a busy emergency department (ED) team serving multiple sites in the Corpus Christi Medical Center system.
Corpus Christi (ZIP 78412) offers scenic waterfronts, a vibrant coastal community, and easy access to clinical locum opportunities across an integrated hospital system. This locum tenens emergency physician role is ideal for board-certified or experienced ED physicians seeking short-term emergency medicine jobs in Texas.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,110 - $7,240
- Location: Multiple sites within Corpus Christi Medical Center system - Corpus Christi, TX (78412)
- Contract Dates: Start: September 7, 2026 • End: November 30, 2026
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (6a-6p, 6p-6a)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Number of Positions: 4 locum tenens emergency physicians
- Employment Type: Locum tenens / contract
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of emergency department (ED) experience; previous locum tenens or multi-site ED coverage a plus
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) for main hospital sites; ABFM or ABIM with documented ER experience accepted for FSEDs and ambulatory sites
- Ability to provide case logs as part of credentialing and privileging
- Proficiency in high-acuity emergency procedures: central line placement, intubation, chest tube placement, trauma management, dislocation reductions, laceration repair, STEMI and stroke management, and obstetric emergency stabilization
- Completion of local onboarding: 2-hour orientation, Meditech EMR training, and 2-3 shadow shifts
- Valid medical license or eligibility for licensure in Texas preferred; malpractice coverage arranged through staffing agency as applicable
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency care across multiple hospital and FSED sites within the Corpus Christi Medical Center system
- Manage high-acuity cases including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and obstetric emergencies
- Perform required ED procedures such as intubations, central line placements, chest tube insertions, and laceration repairs
- Collaborate closely with advanced practice providers (APPs), nursing staff, and ancillary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Meditech EMR and participate in local quality and performance measures
- No on-call responsibilities; single physician coverage per shift
This position targets emergency medicine physicians seeking locum tenens jobs in Corpus Christi, Texas. If you are an experienced ED physician comfortable with high-acuity care and multi-site coverage, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now: Submit your CV and case logs to be considered for this locum tenens emergency medicine opportunity in Corpus Christi, TX. Join our healthcare team today.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
