Physician - Emergency Medicine Corpus Christi, TX

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• ABEM board certification required
  
• Minimum 2 years of emergency department experience required to work in freestanding emergency departments, or family medicine with emergency medicine fellowship
  
• All shifts are 12-hour shifts: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
  
• On-site coverage with weekend and night shifts included
  
• Single physician coverage at each site per shift
  
• No call involved
  
• 4 total positions available across the system
  
• Duration of need is 1 year
  
• Required procedures include intubations, central line placement, ultrasound utilization, OB delivery, dislocation reductions, chest tube placement, trauma management, and laceration repair
  
• Northwest and Doctors Regional are Level IV trauma centers; all sites see high acuity cases
  
• Patient population varies by site: elderly and winter Texans, nursing home and rural patients, and mixed populations including younger patients
  
• Average daily patient census ranges from 45 to 80 patients depending on site
  
• APP support coverage available at all sites, ranging from 9 to 24 hours per day
  
• Admission rates are approximately 10% at freestanding emergency departments and 20% at the main facility
  
• Onboarding includes 2 hours of EMR and quality measures training and 2 to 3 required shadow shifts
  
• Case logs will need to be provided during the credentialing process

Facility:

This healthcare system operates multiple emergency care facilities across the region, including full-service freestanding emergency departments and a main hospital campus. The facilities are equipped to handle a wide range of emergency and high-acuity cases, supported by APP coverage at every site. The system serves diverse patient populations across urban, rural, and coastal communities, with Level IV trauma center designations at select locations.

Location:

Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle along the Gulf of Mexico, known for its beautiful beaches, warm weather, and rich cultural scene. The city provides an excellent quality of life with a low cost of living, thriving outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community atmosphere.