Locums – Corpus Christi, Texas, Emergency Medicine Physician Opening
Locums – Corpus Christi, Texas, Emergency Medicine Physician Opening
Start Date
ASAP
Assignment Duration
1 year
Schedule Details
Shift options include:
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Orientation
- 2-hour onboarding process
- Education on Meditech and local quality measures
- 2–3 required shadow shifts prior to independent practice
Reason for Coverage
Ongoing coverage need
Setting
- Emergency Medicine
- Free-Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs)
- Hospital-based Emergency Medicine coverage
Patient Population
All ages
Admissions
- Approximately 10% admission rate at FSED locations
Common Cases
Providers will see a full spectrum of Emergency Medicine cases, including:
- Medical emergencies
- Trauma
- Cardiac emergencies
- Respiratory emergencies
- Orthopedic injuries
- Pediatric emergencies
- Obstetric emergencies
Procedures
Required procedural competency includes:
- Intubations
- Central line placement
- Ultrasound utilization
- OB deliveries
- Dislocation reductions
- Chest tube placement
- Trauma management
- Laceration repair
Department Structure
- Each site has APP coverage
- One Emergency Medicine physician per shift at most locations
- No robotic systems utilized
- Generally no follow-up responsibilities on cases
- Performance feedback provided as needed
EMR
Meditech
Requirements
- Emergency Medicine Residency Trained – Required
- ABEM Preferred - FSED - Non-ABEM Accepted
- ABFM or ABIM physicians with Emergency Medicine experience considered for FSED coverage
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience required for FSED coverage
- Family Medicine physicians with Emergency Medicine fellowship considered
- Must be comfortable managing the full spectrum of Emergency Medicine presentations and procedures
What is Great About Texas?
Texas offers an outstanding combination of coastal living, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living. Corpus Christi sits along the Gulf Coast and is known for its beautiful beaches, excellent fishing, boating, and year-round warm weather. Providers often enjoy the relaxed coastal lifestyle, vibrant waterfront attractions, and easy access to outdoor activities both on and off the water.
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