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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Rockport, TX Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 3 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Rockport, Texas, 78381!

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment at a Trauma Center in Texas. This opportunity begins on Feb 27, 2026, with a 3-day contract and a mix of 12- and 24-hour shifts. The role involves providing care in an emergency department with a diverse patient population across trauma, pediatric, and geriatric cases.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Texas
• Facility Type:
  Trauma Center
• Start Date:
  
  Feb 27, 2026
• LOA: 3 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule:
• Feb 27: 7pm–7am
• Feb 28: 7am–7am
• Mar 1: 7pm–7am

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care to trauma, pediatric, and geriatric patients
• Perform all lifesaving procedures, including intubation, extubation, and ventilation management
• Complete history and physical examinations
• Respond to and manage emergency codes
• Document patient encounters and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with staff physicians and nurse practitioners
• Coordinate patient care and referrals to higher-level centers as needed

Additional Information

• Texas medical license required
• Trauma experience preferred
• Board certification requirements not specified

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

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 to:

* 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!

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