Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-MD-136987
  
• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Laredo, Texas
  
• Coverage Period: Oct 27, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts
  
• Hours Per Shift: 12
  
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 129 patients per day
  
• Case Mix: Emergency medicine cases including cardiac, trauma, orthopedics, and general medical emergencies
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 38 private treatment rooms
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Urology, Wound Care, Bariatrics
  
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, Scribes
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (must cross-credential at three facilities)
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
  
• Licenses: Active Texas Medical License, Active DEA
  
• DEA / CDS: Active DEA required
  
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, ATLS required
  
• Experience: Residency trained in Emergency Medicine required
  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients in a high-volume emergency department
  
• Perform emergency procedures including resuscitation, intubation, central line placement, and wound management
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including specialists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff
  
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies
  
• Document patient encounters accurately in Cerner EMR and ensure compliance with regulatory standards