Emergency Medicine Physician at Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC summary:
An Emergency Medicine Physician provides high-quality emergency care to both adults and pediatric patients in a busy emergency department. The role involves managing approximately 60 patients daily during 12-hour shifts and requires active Texas licensure along with board certification. This locum tenens opportunity offers competitive compensation and covers travel and lodging.
JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Physician - Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Texarkana, Texas
• Service Setting: Emergency Department
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: February 3, 2025 July 5, 2025 (6+ months assignment)
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6 AM 6 PM & 6 PM 6 AM
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults, Pediatrics
• Annual Volume: Approximately 22,000 patients
• Patient Volume: 60.27 patients per day
• Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine
FACILITY INFORMATION • ED Beds: 24
• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: Physicians and APPs (Advanced Practice Providers, 24-hour daily with some flexibility)
• Specialty Backup Available: Limited onsite specialties; higher acuity cases referred to St. Michael s main campus
• Scribe Coverage: Not Provided
• Reason for Coverage: Transition of ownership and staffing needs
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes (30-60 days for temporary privileging, expedited if provider has a clean file)
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 30-60 days
• Orientation Requirements: 4-hour remote EMR training (mainly offered on Mondays) and in-person hospital orientation with shadow shift
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
REQUIRED PROCEDURES • General Emergency Medicine procedures
JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Active Texas State License
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS (ATLS can be expired for EM Boarded physicians if previous certification can be shown)
• Experience:
- Must have completed an Emergency Medicine (EM) or Family Medicine (FM) residency
- FM candidates must demonstrate active practice in an Emergency Department setting with a census exceeding 10,000 visits per year within the last two years
• Other Qualifications:
- Board Certification by ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM, or equivalent
- Must hold an MD degree
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Deliver high-quality emergency care to patients in a fast-paced environment
• Manage 12-hour shifts, independently handling approximately 60.27 patients per day
• Participate in required orientation and EMR training
• Adhere to hospital protocols and compliance standards
This opportunity is ideal for Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine physicians seeking a locum tenens assignment in a high-volume emergency department with competitive compensation.
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