Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in El Paso, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location:

El Paso, TX

Employer:

Wellhart, LLC
Pay:
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 36 Days

Start Date:

ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in El Paso, Texas, 79938!

Wellhart is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position at a Trauma Center in Texas. This 36-day assignment begins on 01/05/2026, with a flexible schedule. The facility is a bustling hospital, featuring ED beds and Fast Track beds. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working 10-hour shifts in a high‑paced environment with comprehensive subspecialty coverage. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside APPs and scribes, utilizing the Cerner EMR system.

The position requires an active Texas medical license and may offer the possibility of extension.

Location
:
Texas

Facility Type
:
Hospital (Trauma Center)

Start Date
: 01/05/2026

LOA
: 36 days

Provider Type Needed
:
Emergency Medicine Physician

Schedule
:
Flexible, 10‑hour shifts

• Provide emergency medical care in a Trauma Center
• Manage a diverse patient population in a high‑volume ED
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subspecialty services
• Utilize Cerner EMR system for patient documentation
• Oversee and work alongside APPs and scribes
• Adapt to a fast‑paced environment with 48 hours of physician coverage
• Maintain high standards of patient care and safety
• Adhere to hospital protocols and guidelines
• Participate in trauma care and critical patient management
• Effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members

• Active Texas medical license required
• Comfortable with high patient volumes and acuity levels
• Experience in Trauma Centers preferred
• Possibility of assignment extension

• Strong compensation
• Travel‑related expenses covered
• A‑rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly‑skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you:

• Travel the United States and see new places.
• Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
• Set your own schedule.
• Earn more money than permanent providers.
• Experience new practice settings.
• Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!