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Emergency Medicine Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.

Houston, Texas

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Role details

Classification: Healthcare & Medical
Category: —
Work type: Not Specified
Employment: Permanent
Country: United States
Location: Houston Texas 77001

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Job description

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

Extras:

Dedicated 24/7 locums consultant to manage credentialing and book shifts for you
All travel reimbursed 100% on top of rate
Med- Mal and tail coverage provided
Generous hourly rate
1099 Independent Contractor Status

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