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