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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Laredo, TX Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Start Date: ASAP

• Job Title:
  
  Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Laredo, TX
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP Ongoing
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  12-hour shifts (days, nights, and overnights)

• Jan 30: 10a6a
• Feb 1: 7a7p
• Feb 13: 10a6a
• Mar 7: 6a6p
• Mar 12: 10a6a
• Mar 14-15: 6p6a
• Mar 22: 7p7a
• Mar 23: 6a6p
• Mar 24-25: 7p7a
• Mar 25-27: 7a7p
• Mar 29-30: 7a7p
• Mar 31: 6p6a

• Patient Demographics:
  Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census:
  Annual ED volume approximately 43,000
• Admissions:
  Yes
• Phone Consults:
  As Needed
• Case Mix:
  General Emergency Medicine

• No. of Beds in Department: 38 ED beds (3 Trauma, 8 Fast Track)
• Trauma Level: Level III (typical for regional facility; confirm if different)
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Yes Multiple Specialties
• Support Staff Available: RNs, APPs, and Allied Health Staff

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Credentialing Timeline:
  Standard emergency medicine credentialing range 3090 days

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered
• Full scope of Emergency Medicine procedures
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications required (ATLS current not required for ABEM-certified physicians)
• Annual requirement: 9 hours of Stroke CME and 9 hours of Trauma CME

• Licenses:
  Active Texas Medical License and DEA (with TX address)
• Board:
  Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents)
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required;
  Current ATLS not required for ABEM providers (initial ATLS required)
• Experience:
  
  Residency trained in Emergency Medicine or relevant specialty
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Annual Stroke CME (9 hours), Annual Trauma CME (9 hours), case logs for past 2 years; copies of all diplomas, SS card, driver's license, and photo required for MSO submission

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients presenting to the ED
• Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions in an emergency setting
• Coordinate with nursing and support staff for efficient patient throughput
• Document all encounters accurately within the EMR system
• Participate in emergency response and trauma activations as required