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

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Victoria, TX Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 120 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Victoria, Texas, 77901!

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 1, 2026. This opportunity features rotating shifts with a mix of day, evening, and overnight coverage in a Trauma Center with a robust specialty backup team.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Texas
• Facility Type:
  Trauma Center
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 1, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule:
  
  34 hours of physician coverage (6am-6pm; 12pm-10pm; 6pm-6am) and 30 hours of advanced practitioner coverage (7am-5pm; 9am-7pm; 5pm-3am) per day

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care for a facility with an annual ED volume of 35,000 visits
• Manage patient flow in 17 ED beds (10 urgent, 7 fast track), including a chest pain center
• Collaborate closely with specialty backup in OB, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Radiology, Pathology, Urology, Pulmonology, and Hospitalists
• Deliver care in a Trauma Center setting
• Maintain compliance with all documentation and clinical protocols
• Participate in trauma care and meet annual trauma CME requirements

Additional Information

• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABMS or ABPS) required
• Completion of Emergency Medicine residency
• Current Texas medical license and DEA required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and NRP certifications required
• ATLS certification required if not board-certified in Emergency Medicine
• Annual trauma CME requirement (9 hours)
• Compliance with all credentialing, immunization (flu shot, TB test), and background check requirements

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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