Emergency Medicine Physician
Updated 11/19/25
Atlanta, Texas, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Atlanta, TX
- Service Setting: Inpatient
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 08/01/2026
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p; 7p 7a daily COVERAGE DATES
- 01/01/2026 08/01/2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Demographics: Adults and Pediatrics
- Admissions: Yes
- Phone Consults: Yes, as required for specialty coordination
- Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, and Acute Care
FACILITY INFORMATION
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment
- Specialty Backup Available: Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards
- Support Staff Available: Physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
- Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
- Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified)
- Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Licenses: Active Texas medical license required
- Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM trained physicians with ED experience accepted
- DEA: Active DEA registration with Texas address required
- Certifications: ACLS (if not Board Certified EM), ATLS, NIHSS, BLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy
- Experience: Emergency Medicine experience required
- Other Qualifications:
- Completion of application packet with CV, photo ID, board certification, and references
- Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu)
- TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or 2-step skin test accepted)
- Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive
- Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
- Perform assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for acute medical conditions
- Collaborate with nursing staff and consulting specialists to ensure quality patient outcomes
- Participate in trauma, cardiac, and stroke response protocols
- Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation
- Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies, compliance standards, and credentialing requirements
- Maintain required CME training to ensure trauma and stroke readiness
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service