Physician - Emergency Medicine Pasadena, TX

Opportunity:

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Details:

Cover emergency department shifts with no call required
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
Coverage includes on-site, weekends, and nights
Approximately 30 ED treatment spaces at main facility
Patient census of approximately 115 patients per day at main ED and 70 patients per day at FSED
25% admission rate 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 patients 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, techs, 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 facility is a well-established acute care hospital serving the greater Houston metropolitan area. It operates a busy emergency department functioning as a Level 3 trauma center, supported by a full complement of specialty services including obstetrics, in-house intensivists, and hospitalist coverage. The facility also maintains a freestanding emergency department to extend access to emergency care throughout the community, reflecting its commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality emergency services to the region.

Location:

Pasadena, TX

Pasadena is a vibrant city located just southeast of Houston, offering residents access to the rich cultural, dining, and entertainment scene of one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. With a strong sense of community, affordable cost of living, and proximity to the Gulf Coast, Pasadena provides an excellent quality of life for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the best of Texas living.