Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Texarkana, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/08/25
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Texarkana, Texas
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 02/03/2025 – 08/30/2025
• Clinical Shift Schedule:
- Physicians:
- Mon-Wed: 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 12p-10p, 3p-1a, 8p-6a
- Thurs, Fri, Sun: 6a-5p, 10a-9p, 3p-2a, 8p-6a
- Sat: 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 3p-1a, 8p-6a
- NP/PA:
- 6a-4p, 9a-7p, 1p-11p, 8p-6a
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 149/day; annual volume of 54,500 patients
• Admissions: 11% of patients admitted
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION
• Number of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: Level III
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Robust specialties on-site
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage for the system
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, for clean files with no red flags
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 30-60 days for temporary privileges
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Proficiency in general emergency medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active state license required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and BLS required for FM; ATLS can be expired for EM-boarded providers with prior proof
• Experience:
- Emergency Medicine residency trained or Family Medicine residency with ED experience (census >10,000/year within the last 2 years)
- Completion of an ACGME or AOA approved postgraduate training program in FM or EM
• Other Qualifications: Proficiency with EMR systems (Epic)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide emergency medical care to patients of all demographics
• Float across the CHRISTUS St. Michael system between 4 sites as needed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care
• Attend hospital orientation and remote EMR training
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures
ADDITIONAL NOTES
• Onboarding Requirements:
- 4-hour remote EMR training (offered primarily on Mondays)
- Hospital orientation with shadow shift