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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location: Atlanta, TX Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP

• Job Title:
  
  Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location:
  
  Atlanta, TX
• Service Setting:
  Inpatient
• Coverage Type:
  Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: 01/01/2026 08/01/2026
• Clinical Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  7a 7p; 7p 7a daily COVERAGE DATES
• 01/01/2026 08/01/2026

• Patient Demographics:
  Adults and Pediatrics
• Admissions:
  Yes
• Phone Consults:
  Yes, as required for specialty coordination
• Case Mix:
  General Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Stroke, and Acute Care

• EMR System:
  Epic
• Office Equipment Available:
  Standard ER diagnostics and monitoring equipment
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Full specialty support per CHRISTUS Health standards
• Support Staff Available:
  Physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental Coverage

• Hospital Privileges
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available:
  Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Standard Emergency Department procedures (not individually specified)
• Stroke and trauma care competency required through CME compliance

• Licenses:
  Active Texas medical license required
• Board:
  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine preferred; FM/IM trained physicians with ED experience accepted
• DEA:
  Active DEA registration with Texas address required
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS (if not Board Certified EM), ATLS, NIHSS, BLS, PALS, TNCC per hospital policy
• Experience:
  
  Emergency Medicine experience required
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
• Completion of application packet with CV, photo , board certification, and references
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for required vaccines (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Flu)
• TB screening within the last year (Quantiferon, T-Spot, or 2-step skin test accepted)
• Chest X-ray and questionnaire required if TB positive
• Must provide CME documentation (minimum 4 stroke hours annually and 9 trauma hours per 3-year period)

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients of all ages
• Perform assessment, diagnosis, stabilization, and treatment for acute medical conditions
• Collaborate with nursing staff and consulting specialists to ensure quality patient outcomes
• Participate in trauma, cardiac, and stroke response protocols
• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation
• Ensure adherence to CHRISTUS Health policies, compliance standards, and credentialing requirements
• Maintain required CME training to ensure trauma and stroke readiness