Physician - Emergency Medicine Pasadena, TX

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

Cover emergency department shifts on-site, including 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
Main ED has approximately 30 treatment spaces with a daily census of 115 patients; FSED sees approximately 70 patients per day
Level 3 trauma center with moderate-to-high acuity and complex pathology; physicians do not see low acuity cases at Main ED
25% admission rate at Main ED; 5% admission rate at FSED
All specialties consistent with a Level 3 trauma center are available, including OB, in-house intensivist, and hospitalist services
Urban, middle-class patient population
Perform all typical emergency department procedures including intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, conscious sedation, fracture reduction, and laceration repair
Support staff includes nurses, technicians, paramedics, and security
4 physicians per day at Main ED and 2 physicians per day at FSED; 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 part of a well-established health system providing high-quality emergency medical care to the surrounding community. The facility operates as a Level 3 trauma center equipped to handle moderate-to-high acuity cases and complex pathology, supported by a comprehensive team of specialists, in-house intensivists, and hospitalist services. With multiple sites serving a broad patient population, the organization is committed to delivering timely and effective emergency care in a collaborative and well-resourced environment.

Location:

Pasadena, TX

Pasadena is a vibrant city located in the greater Houston metropolitan area, offering residents and professionals access to world-class dining, entertainment, cultural attractions, and one of the largest medical communities in the nation. With a low cost of living, warm climate, and no state income tax, Pasadena provides an exceptional quality of life for those looking to advance their medical career in a dynamic and growing region.