Locum Physician

JOB OVERVIEW - Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM) - Job Type: Locum Tenens - Location: Victoria, Texas - Service Setting: Emergency Room/Hospital - Coverage Type: Clinical Only - Coverage Period: May 1, 2025 - Open - Clinical Shift Schedule: 24 shifts per month (minimum 6 shifts) PATIENT INFORMATION - Patient Demographics: Mixed population - Patient Volume/Census: 38,000 annually/104 per day - Case Mix: Emergency medicine FACILITY INFORMATION - No. of Bedfordshire in Department: 17 (10 urgent care, 7 fast track, chest pain center) - Trauma Level: Level III - EMR System: Meditech Expanse - Specialty Backup Available: OB, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Pathology, Urology, Pulmonology, Surgery, Wound Care, Hyperbaric Medicine, and Hospitalists - Support Staff Available: Stable nursing staff, backup specialty physicians - Reason for Coverage: Coverage needs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE - Hospital Privileges Required: Yes - Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (Expedited locum privileges available) - Credentialing Timeline: 60 days - Licenses: Active Texas license required - Certifications Required: - ACLS & PALS - ATLS (if not board-certified in EM) - NRP Certification (physicians only) - Board-certified/board-eligible in EM, IM, or FP - ABMS or ABPS Board required COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Rate: TBD - Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered JOB REQUIREMENTS - Active Texas license required - ACLS, PALS, ATLS (if applicable), NRP (physicians only) - Experience: Residency completion required - Other Qualifications: No telehealth experience required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide emergency medical care in a hospital emergency room setting - Collaborate with attending physicians, APPs, and support staff - Assess, diagnose, and treat emergency conditions - Perform necessary procedures according to hospital guidelines - Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to hospital policies.