Physician - Emergency Medicine Corpus Christi, TX

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• Emergency Medicine coverage needed across multiple free-standing emergency department sites
  
• All shifts are 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  
• Single physician coverage at each site per shift
  
• No call coverage required
  
• Duration of need is 1 year
  
• Minimum 2 years of current ED experience required
  
• ABEM board certification preferred; NON-ABEM accepted with 2 years of current ED experience
  
• Average daily patient census ranges from 45 to 80 patients depending on site
  
• 10% admission rate at free-standing emergency department sites and 20% at main hospital site
  
• Patient populations include elderly patients, winter Texans, nursing home patients, and mixed demographics including younger patients
  
• Level IV trauma centers at two of the sites; all sites see high acuity patients
  
• Required procedures include intubation, central line placement, ultrasound utilization, OB delivery, dislocation reductions, chest tube placement, trauma management, and laceration repair
  
• APP support staff available at all sites with varying hours of coverage per day
  
• 2-hour onboarding process including EMR training and 2-3 required shadow shifts
  
• Case logs will need to be provided during the credentialing process

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive system of emergency care facilities including full-service emergency departments and free-standing emergency rooms serving the greater South Texas region. The system includes both trauma-designated centers and community-focused emergency facilities, offering physicians exposure to a wide variety of acuity levels and patient populations. Each location is equipped with APP support staff and modern resources to ensure high-quality emergency care delivery.

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather year-round, and a thriving local culture with excellent dining, outdoor recreation, and water sports. As one of Texas's largest cities, it provides a dynamic community with a lower cost of living and a welcoming atmosphere for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.