Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician

• Location: Rockport, TX

• Duration: 13 weeks

• Start date: 01-04-27

• Schedule: Scheduled, no call; standard 5 shifts per week; 12-hour shifts (06:00–18:00)

• Facility type: Float pool

• Pay: $300/hr – $310/hr

Description

Provide prompt emergency medical care to patients with a wide range of emergencies and acute illnesses. You will assess, diagnose, stabilize, and treat patients while performing necessary emergency procedures and ordering/reading diagnostic tests. Accurate documentation and clear communication with patients, families, and care teams are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments (history, physical exam, diagnostics)

• Diagnose and stabilize life-threatening conditions

• Develop treatment plans for acute medical and surgical emergencies

• Perform emergency procedures (e.g., suturing, wound care, splinting) as needed

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

• Prescribe medications and manage pain

• Coordinate care through effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals

• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly

• Maintain professionalism and composure 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 Texas medical license

• Preferred: at least 1 year of emergency department experience

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay ($300/hr – $310/hr)

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• In-house credentialing and licensing support

• Dedicated application and assignment support

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management

• Potential additional benefits where required by applicable law