Emergency and Trauma Physician - Ennis, Texas

Job Description
Join a busy hospital emergency department providing rapid, high-quality care to adult patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This Locum Tenens assignment offers daytime shifts with a predictable schedule and the opportunity to impact critical care delivery while enjoying flexible lodging and travel options.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Days (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Ennis, TX
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessment, stabilization, and management of up to 15 emergency patients per shift.
• Initiate trauma protocols, including Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) interventions.
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic studies (e.g., labs, X-ray, CT) in a timely manner.
• Provide emergency airway management, cardiac resuscitation, and procedural care (e.g., suturing, splinting, joint reductions).
• Document all patient encounters accurately in the EMR and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
• Collaborate with nursing, ancillary staff, and consultants to coordinate patient flow and disposition.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with completion of an Emergency Medicine residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in Emergency Medicine; minimum board certification eligibility required.
• Fellowship experience (minimum 1 year) is preferred.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, ABLS, and PALS.
• Ability to obtain credentialing within 1 day (estimated).

Working Hours

• Day shifts, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Approximately 15 patient encounters per shift; 10-bed emergency department capacity.

Skills

• Proficient in emergency and trauma assessment, resuscitation, and procedural skills.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and hospital information systems.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to hospital protocols and standards.