Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Emergency Medicine Physician

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine

• Location: Rockport, Texas

• Pay: $260/hr – $285/hr

• Start date: 01-04-27

• Assignment length: 13 weeks

• Schedule: Scheduled coverage, no call; standard 5 days/week, 8-hour shifts (06:00–18:00)

Description

Provide prompt and comprehensive emergency care for a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. You will conduct thorough assessments, stabilize life-threatening conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans. Emergency procedures may be required, along with accurate documentation of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using history taking, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests

• Diagnose and stabilize patients with life-threatening conditions

• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute medical and surgical emergencies

• Perform emergency procedures such as suturing, wound care, and splinting

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, CT scans)

• Prescribe medications and manage pain

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals

• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the medical record

• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor in high-pressure situations

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Board certification in emergency, internal, or family medicine (ABEM/ABIM/ABFM/AOA)

• Active and unrestricted medical license in Texas

• Emergency department experience preferred (typically at least 1 year)

Benefits

• Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• In-house credentialing and licensing teams

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management