PERM - Emergency Medicine Physician
Updated 1/18/26
79765, Odessa, Texas, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Enhanced Job Description for PERM—Emergency Medicine Physician
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. This is a permanent, full-time position dedicated to providing exemplary emergency care within a dynamic, Level 2 trauma center. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering quality patient outcomes in a collaborative environment while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits and Opportunities:
Join our dedicated team at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, where you can make a meaningful impact on emergency care while advancing your career in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Apply now to be part of our committed healthcare community.
Note: This position offers a fulfilling career opportunity with a focus on quality patient care, professional growth, and community engagement.
Enhanced Job Description for PERM—Emergency Medicine Physician
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. This is a permanent, full-time position dedicated to providing exemplary emergency care within a dynamic, Level 2 trauma center. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering quality patient outcomes in a collaborative environment while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical coverage across all age groups, managing a high-volume, fast-paced emergency department.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, establish diagnoses, and implement appropriate treatment plans efficiently.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including trauma surgeons, hospitalists, pediatric hospitalists, specialists, and ancillary staff, to ensure seamless patient care.
- Utilize Cerner FirstNet EMR with Dragon dictation, leveraging efficient order sets and streamlined charting processes to optimize workflow.
- Participate in patient stabilization, minor procedures, and critical interventions as required.
- Assist in the management of trauma cases, including admissions for operative pelvic fractures, burns, strokes requiring thrombectomy, and pediatric ICU admissions.
- Support mental health evaluations, with protocols in place for admissions when psychiatric facilities are at capacity.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a positive work environment.
Qualifications:
- Board Certification or Eligibility in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or equivalent.
- Open to summer 2025 graduates with appropriate training.
- Prior experience in a Level 2 trauma setting preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork ethic.
- Ability to work 10-hour shifts, averaging approximately 2.0-2.2 patients per hour.
- Comfortable working with electronic health records, including Cerner FirstNet EMR system.
- Valid Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Benefits and Opportunities:
- Competitive productivity-based compensation, with hourly earnings averaging over $325.
- 40 hours of physician coverage alongside dedicated mid-level provider coverage.
- Full access to hospital resources, including 24/7 on-site ED pharmacists, CT scanners, ultrasound machines, and MRI.
- Connection with academic programs through Texas Tech, offering teaching and research opportunities.
- Partnership potential for qualified physicians interested in long-term stability and community integration.
- Minimal boarding issues, efficient patient flow, and streamlined admissions process.
- Supportive work environment with comprehensive call coverage and in-house trauma surgeons available 24/7.
- Renowned Texas Tech affiliation fostering professional development and continued education.
Join our dedicated team at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, where you can make a meaningful impact on emergency care while advancing your career in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Apply now to be part of our committed healthcare community.
Note: This position offers a fulfilling career opportunity with a focus on quality patient care, professional growth, and community engagement.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service