Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) - Texas
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Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Emergency Medicine Physician provides immediate evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting with acute illness or injury in the emergency department. This role requires rapid clinical decision-making, management of high-acuity and undifferentiated patients, and coordination of care across multiple specialties to ensure timely, high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of acute medical, surgical, and traumatic conditions
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Perform emergency medical procedures, including airway management, resuscitation, procedural sedation, wound management, and fracture stabilization, consistent with training and privileges
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Rapidly assess and prioritize patients based on acuity and clinical urgency
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Interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, imaging, and electrocardiograms
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Initiate stabilization, treatment, and disposition plans, including admission, transfer, or discharge
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Collaborate with consulting services, nursing staff, EMS, and ancillary teams
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Participate in trauma, stroke, STEMI, and sepsis response protocols, as applicable
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Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives
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Supervise and educate residents, advanced practice providers, and learners, as applicable
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Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
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Completion of an accredited emergency medicine residency program
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Board-eligible or board-certified in Emergency Medicine
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Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
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DEA registration or eligibility
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BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certification as required
Skills and Competencies
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Expertise in acute care medicine and emergency procedures
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Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making abilities
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Ability to perform effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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Commitment to patient safety, efficiency, and evidence-based care
Work Environment
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Emergency department within an acute care hospital
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Shift-based scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand and move continuously throughout clinical shifts
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Manual dexterity for emergency procedures
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Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and rapid response