Emergency Medicine Physician
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JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Id: H-MD-136625
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Laredo, Texas
- Coverage Period: Oct 20, 2026 – Ongoing
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
- Reason for Coverage: Coverage
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
- Average Daily Volume: 25 patients per day
- Case Mix: Stroke, heart attack, abdominal/back pain, fractures, lacerations, sprains, infections, and other acute medical emergencies
- Trauma Level: Not a designated trauma center
- EMR System: Cerner
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes, cross-credentialing required at Doctors Hospital of Laredo and affiliated facilities
- Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or Board Certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) or Family Medicine (ABFM) with minimum 2 years EM experience
- Licenses: Active Texas Medical License
- DEA / CDS: Active DEA required
- Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS required
- Experience: ABIM or ABFM candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience
- Provide 24-hour emergency medical services in a freestanding emergency department.
- Manage a broad range of emergent conditions including stroke, heart attack, abdominal/back pain, fractures, lacerations, sprains, and infections.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including X-ray, CT, and Ultrasound.
- Work 12-hour shifts ensuring continuous coverage.
- Collaborate with support staff and specialists at Doctors Hospital of Laredo for cross-credentialing and patient transfers.