Emergency Medicine Physician/Specialist Job in ELKHART

Locums Physician - Emergency Medicine Job in Texas#j-241570

assignment Emergency Medicine
access_time locum tenens
flight_land Visa: No
place ELKHART, TX
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Locum Tenens Opportunity: Emergency Medicine Physician Near Elkhart, TX


We are seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position near Elkhart, TX. This role provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to an essential emergency department with flexible scheduling options.


Position Overview:



  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Estimated Length of Assignment: Ongoing, through August 2025 (potentially longer)

  • Shift Details:

    • Standard Shifts: 8:00 AM 8:00 PM, 8:00 PM 8:00 AM

    • Coverage Needed: 10-12 shifts per month (24-hour shifts)

    • Minimum Shifts: 1-2 shifts (local candidates); 3 shifts required for travel reimbursement




Work Details:




  • Job Requirements:



    • State License: Active Texas license required (or Compact License)

    • Board Certifications: Must be boarded in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine; Emergency Medicine preferred. ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM, or ABPS accepted.

    • Certifications:

      • ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required

      • EM Boarded: ACLS and PALS must be current, ATLS can be expired but needs a copy of the card

      • Other Boards (IM/FM): Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS required






  • Annual Volume:



    • Total Patients: 8,000

    • Patients per Day: 22 (average)

    • Percentage of EMS Transfers:

    • Percentage of Admitted Patients:

    • Trauma Level Designation: Level 4




  • Facility Details:



    • ED Beds & Fast Track Beds: 5 beds each

    • Hospital Beds: 25 beds

    • Backup Specialties: Most services transferred to a main facility

    • EMR System: PICIS




  • Onboarding:



    • Orientation/EMR Training: Provided by the Medical Director; 1-2 hours orientation before shift




  • Additional Information:



    • Scribe Coverage: No

    • Privileging Timeframe: 90+ days from receipt of CVO Welcome email

    • Expedited Locum Privileges: No




Job ID: j-241570