Locums Emergency Medicine Need in Texas
Englewood, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/20/24
Coverage Needed:
- February 2025 - ongoing
Schedule:
- On-site, call coverage, weekends, nights
- Monday-Wednesday: 6a-4p, 8a-6p, 12p-10a, 2p-12a, 4p-2a, 8p-6a
- Thursday-Sunday: 6a-4p, 8a-6p, 2p-12a, 4p-2a, 8p-6a
Clinical Information:
- Experienced, high volume, level II trauma center, 24/7 trauma surgeons on site, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Primary Chest Pain Center
- Number of beds: 423 hospital beds, 49 ED beds
- Census: ~70,000 visits/year
- Daily admissions: 25%
- Multi-specialty support and consultant backup 24/7
- Patient population: Urban
- EM physicians typically on staff per shift: 2-3, single coverage overnight for 4 hours and during the morning for 2 hours
Required:
- DEA must remain in state to maintain privileges. Provider must be willing transfer and maintain DEA in state for the duration of privileges being active, or obtain a new in state DEA to remain in state for the duration of privileges being active
- Current Flu Vaccine
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid 19
- Exemptions only allowed for religious or medical reasons, once approved by the facility.
- Board Certified in one of the following:
- American Board of Emergency Medicine
- American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
- ACLS/PALS/ATLS
- Providers living inside of 50 miles from the facility will be considered “Local”, and will not be eligible for this role