A busyEmergency Department in Texas City, Texas is seeking a Locums EmergencyMedicine Physician to provide coverage in a collaborative, fast-paced clinicalenvironment. This opportunity is ideal for physicians who enjoy caring for abroad range of emergency conditions while working alongside an experiencedemergency medicine team.
PositionHighlights - 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
ClinicalEnvironment - 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
CommonCases Physicianswill primarily manage:
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
- Shortness of breath
- Falls
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Sports-related injuries
- Other routine emergency medical and trauma presentations
Severeor 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
