Locums - Corpus Christi, Texas, Emergency Medicine Physician Opening
Start Date:
ASAP
Assignment Duration:
1 year
Schedule Details:
12-hour shifts
Available shift times:
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Reason for Coverage:
Currently short four full-time Emergency Medicine physicians across the system
Practice Setting:
Emergency Department and Free-Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs)
Patient Population:
All ages
Admissions:
Approximately 10% admissions at FSED locations
Support Staff:
Each site has APP coverage
Department Structure:
- One Emergency Medicine physician per shift at all sites except one
- No robotic systems utilized
Common Cases:
Full spectrum of Emergency Medicine cases including medical, surgical, pediatric, trauma, and critical care presentations.
Procedures Required:
- Intubations
- Central line placement
- Ultrasound utilization
- OB deliveries
- Dislocation reductions
- Chest tube placement
- Trauma management
- Laceration repair
Orientation:
- 2-hour onboarding process
- Training on Meditech and local quality measures
- 2–3 required shadow shifts prior to independent coverage
Requirements:
- ABEM Certified or Eligible – Required
- Emergency Medicine Residency Trained – Required
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience for FSED coverage – Required
- Family Medicine physicians with Emergency Medicine Fellowship may be considered for FSED and ambulatory coverage
- ABFM or ABIM physicians with Emergency Medicine experience may be considered for FSED and ambulatory coverage
- Must be comfortable managing the full spectrum of Emergency Medicine procedures and patient presentations
What is great about Texas:
Texas offers a warm climate, coastal living, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Corpus Christi sits along the Gulf Coast and is known for its beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, and year-round sunshine. Providers enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle, excellent seafood, affordable living, and convenient access to waterfront activities both on and off the job.
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