Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Laredo, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Laredo, TX
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Laredo, Texas
• Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department and Freestanding Emergency Departments
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts with 24-hour physician coverage
• Coverage Period: October 1, 2026 – Ongoing
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: All ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 9,000 to 26,000 annual emergency department visits, depending on the assigned location
• Case Mix: General and critical emergency medicine cases, including stroke, heart attack, abdominal pain, back pain, lacerations, sprains, fractures, infections, trauma, and other acute conditions
• Pediatric Transfers: Complex pediatric cases are transferred to higher-level facilities in Corpus Christi or San Antonio
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: Approximately 9 to 14 beds or treatment rooms, depending on the assigned location
• Trauma Level: Level III at the hospital-based emergency department
• EMR System: Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: Laboratory services, X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, trauma rooms, negative-pressure rooms, and cardiac treatment rooms, depending on location
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology/Cath Lab, ICU, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Urology, Trauma Services, Physical Therapy, and Radiology
• Support Staff Available: Registered nurses and APP coverage ranging from 12 to 20 hours daily, depending on location
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Candidate Clearance: Candidate must be cleared for all four associated emergency department locations
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Standard emergency medicine procedures
• Emergency airway management and resuscitation
• Trauma evaluation and stabilization
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Current and unrestricted Texas medical license
• Board: ABEM board certification required for the hospital-based emergency department; ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM board certification accepted at the freestanding locations
• DEA: Active DEA certification
• Certifications: Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Experience: Minimum of two years of emergency room experience required for ABFM or ABIM physicians at applicable locations
• Other Qualifications: Ability to provide care across multiple emergency department locations and proficiency with Cerner preferred
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies
• Perform emergency procedures, resuscitation, trauma stabilization, and airway management as clinically appropriate
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies and medical imaging
• Coordinate specialty consultations, hospital admissions, and patient transfers when higher-level care is required
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in Cerner
• Collaborate with APPs, nurses, specialists, laboratory personnel, and radiology staff to ensure efficient patient care
• Stabilize complex pediatric patients and coordinate transfers to appropriate pediatric facilities when necessary

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Embark on exciting adventures and explore new destinations while fulfilling your professional obligations, combining work with leisure and discovery.
2. Explore new cities and regions, immersing yourself in different cultures while working.
3. Increase your earnings by taking on additional shifts or assignments, boosting your financial stability and opportunities.
4. Maintain a healthier equilibrium between work and personal life, avoiding burnout and stress.
5. Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.

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