Acommunity-based Emergency Department in Houston, Texas is seeking a LocumsEmergency Medicine Physician for an ongoing assignment. This opportunity isideal for physicians who enjoy practicing in a lower-acuity environment with amanageable patient volume and strong clinical support.
PositionHighlights - Assignment Length: Ongoing
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts
- 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
- Call: None
ClinicalEnvironment - 11-bed Emergency Department
- Annual volume of approximately 15,000-16,000 visits
- Average daily census of 30-40 patients
- Approximately 4-5 admissions per day (13% admission rate)
- Primarily young and generally healthy patient population
- Low-acuity practice setting
- Not a designated trauma, stroke, or cardiac center
- Minimal EMS traffic
Responsibilities - Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergency medical conditions
- Perform standard Emergency Department procedures, primarily involving low- to moderate-acuity cases
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic evaluations
- Provide care for adult, pediatric, and gynecologic patients
- Coordinate care with consulting services, including pediatrics when needed
- Document patient encounters accurately using the facility's electronic medical record
SupportStaff - Experienced Emergency Department nursing and ancillary staff
- Standard hospital specialty call services
- Dedicated Labor & Delivery unit separate from the Emergency Department
- Pediatrician available in the Emergency Department during peak hours
Qualifications - ABEM Board Certification strongly preferred
- Physicians who are not Emergency Medicine boarded will be considered if they have extensive Emergency Department experience and are comfortable treating pediatric and gynecologic patients
- Active Texas medical license or ability to obtain licensure
- Current DEA registration
- ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, as required
