Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Physician – Emergency Medicine

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Canton, TX

• Service Setting: Hospital

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: February 2026 – Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: 24 hours/day MD coverage

COVERAGE DATES

• February 2026 – Ongoing

• Minimum 5 shifts per month accepted

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Adults; occasional pediatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: Not specified

• Admissions: Not specified

• Rounding: Not included

• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: Not specified

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Not specified

• Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage varies by day

• Reason for Coverage: Full time vacancy

• Staffing Model: 24 hrs/day MD coverage

• NPPA Schedule: Varies by day of week (details not provided)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Temporary Privileges Available: Possible ( 60+ day timeline)

• Credentialing Timeline: 60+ days

• Onboarding Requirements: Orientation typically 3–4 hrs; ED shadowing to total 12 hrs; Epic training prior (test-out available)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Paid travel provided

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Standard emergency medicine procedures

• Ability to manage ED patients across all acuity levels

• Capability to handle all patient types presenting to ED

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active Texas license required

• Board: ABEM preferred; AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM with strong ED experience accepted; ABPS not accepted

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: EM BC requires proof of ATLS once; FM/IM trained requires ATLS, ACLS, PALS

• Experience: Strong emergency medicine experience required

• Other Qualifications: Epic proficiency preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide emergency medical care in a rural ED setting

• Manage all presenting ED patients across all acuity levels

• Participate in all required onboarding activities

• Perform required emergency medicine procedures

• Collaborate with hospital teams for transfers and care coordination

Full-time