Physician - Emergency Medicine Houston, TX

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

• Cover emergency department shifts including on-site, weekends, and nights
  
• Shift times at Main ED: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM, and 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  
• Shift times at FSED: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  
• Facility features approximately 30 ED treatment spaces at the main location
  
• Patient census of approximately 115 patients per day at main ED and 70 patients per day at FSED
  
• Admission rate of 25% at main ED and 5% at FSED
  
• Level 3 trauma center with moderate to high acuity and complex pathology
  
• Urban, middle-class patient population; physicians do not see low acuity cases at main ED
  
• All specialties consistent with a Level 3 trauma center are available, including OB, in-house intensivist, and hospitalist services
  
• Common procedures include intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, conscious sedation, fracture reduction, and laceration repair
  
• Support staff includes adequate nurses, technicians, paramedics, and security
  
• 4 physicians per day at Main ED and 2 physicians per day at FSED, with 2 APPs per day at all sites
  
• ABEM certification required
  
• 2 full shadow shifts required for orientation, or 1 shadow shift if candidate has previous Meditech experience

Facility:

This freestanding emergency department is a full-service emergency care facility offering comprehensive emergency medicine services to the surrounding community. The facility operates as a Level 3 trauma center with access to a wide range of specialties, providing high-quality care to a diverse urban patient population. The organization is supported by a robust team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, technicians, and paramedics dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Location:

Houston, TX

Houston is a vibrant and diverse metropolitan city offering a rich cultural scene, world-class dining, and a thriving job market, making it one of the most exciting cities to live and work in the United States. With no state income tax, affordable living options, and a warm climate year-round, Houston provides an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers.