Physician / Emergency Medicine / Texas / Locum tenens / Emergency

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Laredo, TX Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Flexible Schedule COVERAGE DATES ASAP Ongoing PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults and Geriatrics Admissions: Yes Phone Consults: As Needed Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine FACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level II (typical for regional facility; confirm if different) Specialty Backup Available: Yes Multiple Specialties Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and Allied Health Staff Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: TBD Credentialing Timeline: TBD (standard emergency medicine credentialing range 3090 days) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Full scope of Emergency Medicine procedures ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications required (ATLS current not required for ABEM-certified physicians) Annual requirement: 9 hours of Stroke CME and 9 hours of Trauma CME JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Texas Medical License and DEA (with TX address) Board: Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents) Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty Other Qualifications: CME and case logs for past 2 years; copies of all diplomas, SS card, driver's license, and photo required for MSO submission DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients presenting to the ED Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions in an emergency setting Coordinate with nursing and support staff for efficient patient throughput Document all encounters accurately within the EMR system Participate in emergency response and trauma activations as required

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