Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• ABEM board certification required


• Minimum 2 years of emergency department experience required; family medicine with emergency medicine fellowship also considered


• All shifts are 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM with single physician coverage


• Coverage needed across multiple free-standing emergency department sites within the system


• No call required


• 1-year duration of need


• Onboarding includes 2-hour orientation covering Meditech EMR and local quality measures, plus 2-3 required shadow shifts


• Case logs will need to be provided


• APP support is available at all sites with varying hours of coverage per day


• 1 EM physician per shift at all sites


• Patient census ranges from approximately 45 to 80 patients per day depending on site


• Patient populations include elderly, nursing home residents, rural patients, and a mixed demographic including younger patients


• Sites include Level IV trauma centers; all sites see high acuity patients


• Required procedures include intubation, central line placement, ultrasound utilization, OB delivery, dislocation reductions, chest tube placement, trauma management, and laceration repair


• Physicians must be efficient in trauma, STEMI, and stroke management


• Admission rates are approximately 10% at free-standing emergency departments and 20% at the main hospital site



Facility:

This healthcare system operates multiple emergency care facilities across the region, including full free-standing 24/7 emergency rooms and a main hospital-based emergency department. The system serves a diverse patient population spanning urban and rural communities, with Level IV trauma centers at select locations. Each site is supported by APP coverage and modern technology including Meditech EMR, with a strong focus on quality patient care and clinical efficiency across all emergency medicine service lines.




Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather year-round, and a thriving local culture with excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and water sports. The city provides an affordable cost of living and a welcoming community, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking a fulfilling work-life balance.